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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 >> SuSE Local Security Checks >> SUSE-SA:2003:022: apcupsd Vulnerability Assessment Details
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SUSE-SA:2003:022: apcupsd |
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Check for the version of the apcupsd package Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory SUSE-SA:2003:022 (apcupsd). The controlling and management daemon apcupsd for APC's Unbreakable Power Supplies is vulnerable to several buffer overflows and format bugs. These bugs can be exploited remotely by a possible hacker to gain root access to the machine apcupsd is running on. There is no temporary fix known. Please download the update package for your distribution and verify its integrity by the methods listed in section 3) of this announcement. Then, install the package using the command 'rpm -Fhv file.rpm' to apply the update. Solution : http://www.suse.de/security/2003_022_apcupsd.html Network Security Threat Level: Medium Networks Security ID: 7200 Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security |
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