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MDKSA-2002:070: teetx

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the teetx package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2002:070 (teetx).

A vulnerability was discovered in dvips by Olaf Kirch that would permit remote
users with access to the printer to execute commands as the lp user through
sending special print jobs to the printer.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2002:070
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 5978

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