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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Mandrake Local Security Checks >> MDKSA-2004:009: glibc Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2004:009: glibc |
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Check for the version of the glibc package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:009 (glibc). A read buffer overflow vulnerability exists in the resolver code in versions of glibc up to and including 2.2.5. The vulnerability is triggered by DNS packets larger than 1024 bytes, which can cause an application to crash. The updated packages have a patch applied to correct the problem. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:009 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: 6116 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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