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Solaris 8 (i386) : 116987-02

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for patch 116987-02

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing Sun Security Patch number 116987-02
(SunOS 5.8_x86: /usr/sbin/ping patch).

You should install this patch for your system to be up-to-date.

Solution : http://sunsolve.sun.com/search/document.do?assetkey=1-21-116987-02-1
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID: 11782

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