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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 >> Ubuntu Local Security Checks >> USN8-1 : gaim vulnerabilities Vulnerability Assessment Details
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USN8-1 : gaim vulnerabilities |
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gaim vulnerabilities Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment Summary : The remote package "gaim" is missing a security patch. Description : A buffer overflow and two remote crashes were recently discovered in gaim's MSN protocol handler. A possible hacker could potentially execute arbitrary code with the user's rights by crafting and sending a particular MSN message. Solution : Upgrade to : - gaim-1.0.0-1ubuntu1.1 (Ubuntu 4.10) Network Security Threat Level: High Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: Ubuntu Security Notice (C) 2005 Canonical, Inc. / NASL script (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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