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MDKSA-2005:141: evolution

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
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-2005:141 (evolution).

Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Evolution 1.5 through 2.3.6.1 permit
remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute
arbitrary code via (1) full vCard data, (2) contact data from remote LDAP
servers, or (3) task list data from remote servers. (CVE-2005-2549)

A format string vulnerability in Evolution 1.4 through 2.3.6.1 permits remote
attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary
code via the calendar entries such as task lists, which are not properly
handled when the user selects the Calendars tab. (CVE-2005-2550)

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:141
Network Security Threat Level: High

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

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