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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-2005:038: emacs Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2005:038: emacs |
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Check for the version of the emacs package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:038 (emacs). Max Vozeler discovered several format string vulnerabilities in the movemail utility in Emacs. If a user connects to a malicious POP server, a possible hacker can execute arbitrary code as the user running emacs. The updated packages have been patched to correct the problem. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:038 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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