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Family: Mandrake Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
MDKSA-2005:138-1: cups Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary Check for the version of the cups package
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:138-1 (cups).
A vulnerability was discovered in the CUPS printing package where when
processing a PDF file, bounds checking was not correctly performed on some
fields. As a result, this could cause the pdtops filter to crash.
Update:
The patch to correct this problem was not properly applied to the Mandriva 10.1
packages. This update properly patches the packages.
Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:138-1
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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