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Family: Mandrake Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
MDKSA-2005:117: dhcpcd Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Check for the version of the dhcpcd package
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:117 (dhcpcd).
'infamous42md' discovered that the dhcpcd DHCP client could be tricked into
reading past the end of the supplied DHCP buffer, which could lead to the
daemon crashing.
The updated packages have been patched to address this issue.
Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:117
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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