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MDKA-2006:034: ipsec-tools

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the ipsec-tools package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKA-2006:034 (ipsec-tools).

IPsec-Tools[1] is a port of KAME's IPsec utilities to the Linux-2.6 IPsec
implementation.
This update fixes a few issues and introduces new functionalities to the
package provided for Mandriva 2006 users:
- fixed tunnel mode connection (#19460 [2])
- fixed GSSAPI build
- version update: 0.6.6
- enabled PAM authentication support
- better default configuration files
- other fixes
It is recommended that users of ipsec-tools upgrade their packages. After the
upgrade, the services will be restarted automatically if needed.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKA-2006:034
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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