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Family: Mandrake Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
MDKSA-2004:007: mc Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Check for the version of the mc package
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2004:007 (mc).
A buffer overflow was discovered in mc's virtual filesystem code. This
vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during
symlink conversion.
The updated packages have been patched to correct the problem.
Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2004:007
Threat Level: High
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