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MDKSA-2005:069: gdk-pixbuf

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the gdk-pixbuf package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:069 (gdk-pixbuf).

A bug was discovered in the way that gdk-pixbuf processes BMP images which
could permit for a specially crafted BMP to cause a Denial of Service attack on
applications linked against gdk-pixbuf.

The updated packages have been patched to correct these issues.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:069
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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