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Family: Mandrake Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
MDKSA-2005:135: kdegraphics Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Check for the version of the kdegraphics package
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:135 (kdegraphics).
A vulnerability in the kpdf KDE PDF viewer was discovered. A possible hacker could
construct a malicious PDF file that would cause kpdf to consume all available
disk space in /tmp when opened.
The updated packages have been patched to correct this problem.
Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:135
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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