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MDKSA-2006:107: arts

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the arts package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2006:107 (arts).

A vulnerability in the artswrapper program, when installed setuid root,

could enable a local user to elevate their rights to that of root.

By default, Mandriva Linux does not ship artswrapper setuid root,

however if a user or system administrator enables the setuid bit on

artswrapper, their system could be at risk,

The updated packages have been patched to correct these issues.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:107
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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

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