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APSIS Pound Load Balancer Format String Overflow

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
APSIS Pound Load Balancer Format String Overflow

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote server is vulnerable to a remote format string bug
which can permit remote attackers to gain access to confidential
data. Pound versions less than 1.6 are vulnerable to this issue.

See also: http://www.apsis.ch/pound/
Solution: upgrade to at least version 1.6 of APSIS Pound.
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 10267

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