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MDKSA-2005:150: bluez-utils

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the bluez-utils package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:150 (bluez-utils).

A vulnerability in bluez-utils was discovered by Henryk Plotz. Due to missing
input sanitizing, it was possible for a possible hacker to execute arbitrary commands
supplied as a device name from the remote bluetooth device.

The updated packages have been patched to correct this problem.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:150
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Tenable Network Security

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