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MDKSA-2004:155: logcheck

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the logcheck package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:155 (logcheck).

A vulnerability was discovered in the logcheck program by Christian Jaeger.
This could potentially lead to a local attacker overwriting files with root
rights.

The updated packages have been patched to prevent the problem.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:155
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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

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