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MDKSA-2003:105: hylafax

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the hylafax package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2003:105 (hylafax).

During a code review of the hfaxd server, part of the hylafax package, the SuSE
Security Team discovered a format bug condition that permits remote attackers to
execute arbitrary code as the root user. Updated packages have been patched to
correct the problem.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2003:105
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 9005

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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