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MDKSA-2006:224: xine-lib

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the xine-lib package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2006:224 (xine-lib).

Buffer overflow in the asmrp_eval function for the Real Media input
test permits remote attackers to cause a denial of service and
possibly execute arbitrary code via a rulebook with a large number of
rulematches.
Updated packages have been patched to correct this issue.

Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:224
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2007 Tenable Network Security

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