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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-2005:024: evolution Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2005:024: evolution |
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Check for the version of the evolution package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:024 (evolution). Max Vozeler discovered an integer overflow in the camel-lock-helper application. This application is installed setgid mail by default. A local attacker could exploit this to execute malicious code with the rights of the 'mail' group likewise a remote attacker could setup a malicious POP server to execute arbitrary code when an Evolution user connects to it. The updated packages have been patched to prevent this problem. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:024 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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