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MDKSA-2007:046: gnucash

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the gnucash package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2007:046 (gnucash).

Gnucash 2.0.4 and earlier permits local users to overwrite arbitrary
files via a symlink attack on the (1) gnucash.trace, (2) qof.trace,
and (3) qof.trace.[PID] temporary files.
Updated package have been patched to correct this issue.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2007:046
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2007 Tenable Network Security

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