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MDKSA-2006:109: wv2

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the wv2 package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2006:109 (wv2).

A boundary checking error was discovered in the wv2 library, used for

accessing Microsoft Word documents. This error can lead to an integer

overflow induced by processing certain Word files.

The updated packages have been patched to correct these issues.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:109
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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

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