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Vulnerability Assessment Details

bb-hostsvc.sh

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Read arbitrary files using the CGI bb-hostsvc.sh

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment
It is possible to view arbitrary files on a system where versions
1.4h or older of 'BigBrother' are installed, using a flaw in the bb-hostsvc.sh CGI
program.

Solution : Upgrade to version 1.4i or later.

Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 1455

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: Copyright (C) 1999 Renaud Deraison

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