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Listserv < 14.3-2005a Multiple Vulnerabilities

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Checks for multiple vulnerabilities in Listserv < 14.3-2005a

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Summary :

The remote web server contains a CGI script that is affected by
multiple issues.

Description :

According to its version number, the Listserv web interface on the
remote host suffers from several critical and as-yet unspecified
vulnerabilities. A possible hacker may be able to exploit these flaws to
execute arbitrary code on the affected system or permit remote denial
of service.

See also :

http://www.ngssoftware.com/advisories/listserv_2.txt
http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2005-05/0289.html
http://www.nessus.org/u?1360cd6d

Solution :

Apply the 2005a level set from LSoft.

Risk factor:

High / CVSS Base Score : 7
(AV:R/AC:L/Au:NR/C:P/A:P/I:P/B:N)

Networks Security ID: 13768

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005-2006 Tenable Network Security

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