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MDKSA-2004:149: postgresql

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the postgresql package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:149 (postgresql).

The Trustix development team found insecure temporary file creation problems in
a script included in the postgresql package. This could permit a possible hacker to
trick a user into overwriting arbitrary files he has access to.

The updated packages have been patched to prevent this problem.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:149
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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

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