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MDKSA-2006:089: kphone

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the kphone package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2006:089 (kphone).

Kphone creates .qt/kphonerc with world-readable permissions, which

permits local users to read usernames and SIP passwords.

Packages have been patched to correct this issue.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:089
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2006 Tenable Network Security

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