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MDKSA-2005:176: webmin

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the webmin package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:176 (webmin).

Miniserv.pl in Webmin 1.220, when 'full PAM conversations' is enabled, permits
remote attackers to bypass authentication by spoofing session IDs via certain
metacharacters (line feed or carriage return).

The updated packages have been patched to correct this issues.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:176
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security

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