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Family: Mandrake Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
MDKSA-2005:181: squid Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Check for the version of the squid package
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2005:181 (squid).
Squid 2.5.9, while performing NTLM authentication, does not properly handle
certain request sequences, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service
(daemon restart).
The updated packages have been patched to address these issues.
Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2005:181
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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