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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-2004:101: webmin Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2004:101: webmin |
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Check for the version of the webmin package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:101 (webmin). A vulnerability in webmin was discovered by Ludwig Nussel. A temporary directory was used in webmin, however it did not check for the previous owner of the directory. This could permit a possible hacker to create the directory and place dangerous symbolic links inside. The updated packages are patched to prevent this problem. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:101 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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