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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-2005:207: libungif Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2005:207: libungif |
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Check for the version of the libungif package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:207 (libungif). Several bugs have been discovered in the way libungif decodes GIF images. These permit a possible hacker to create a carefully crafted GIF image file in such a way that it could cause applications linked with libungif to crash or execute arbitrary code when the file is opened by the user. The updated packages have been patched to address this issue. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:207 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security |
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