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MDKSA-2004:007: mc

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the mc package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:007 (mc).

A buffer overflow was discovered in mc's virtual filesystem code. This
vulnerability could permit remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during
symlink conversion.
The updated packages have been patched to correct the problem.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:007
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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

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