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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-2004:145: rp-pppoe Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2004:145: rp-pppoe |
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Check for the version of the rp-pppoe package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:145 (rp-pppoe). Max Vozeler discovered a vulnerability in pppoe, part of the rp-pppoe package. When pppoe is running setuid root, a possible hacker can overwrite any file on the system. Mandrakelinux does not install pppoe setuid root, however the packages have been patched to prevent this problem. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:145 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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