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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-2006:148: xorg-x11 Vulnerability Assessment Details
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MDKSA-2006:148: xorg-x11 |
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Check for the version of the xorg-x11 package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2006:148 (xorg-x11). An integer overflow flaw was discovered in how xorg-x11/XFree86 handles PCF files. A malicious authorized client could exploit the issue to cause a DoS (crash) or potentially execute arbitrary code with root rights on the xorg-x11/XFree86 server. Updated packages are patched to address this issue. Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:148 Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security |
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