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MDKSA-2004:147: openssl

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the openssl package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:147 (openssl).

The Trustix developers found that the der_chop script, included in the openssl
package, created temporary files insecurely. This could permit local users to
overwrite files using a symlink attack.

The updated packages have been patched to prevent this problem.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:147
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2004 Tenable Network Security

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