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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-2005:175: texinfo Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2005:175: texinfo |
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Check for the version of the texinfo package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:175 (texinfo). Frank Lichtenheld has discovered that texindex insecurely creates temporary files with predictable filenames. This is exploitable if a local attacker were to create symbolic links in the temporary files directory, pointing to a valid file on the filesystem. When texindex is executed, the file would be overwitten with the rights of the user running texindex. The updated packages have been patched to correct this issue. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:175 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security |
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