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SUSE-SA:2003:027: glibc

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the glibc package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory SUSE-SA:2003:027 (glibc).

Another integer overflow was found in glibc' XDR code. This bug is equal

Solution : http://www.suse.de/security/2003_027_glibc.html
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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