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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-2006:050: unzip Vulnerability Assessment Details
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Check for the version of the unzip package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2006:050 (unzip). A buffer overflow was foiund in how unzip handles file name arguments. If a user could tricked into processing a specially crafted, excessively long file name with unzip, a possible hacker could execute arbitrary code with the user's rights. The updated packages have been patched to address this issue. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:050 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security |
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