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Family: Mandrake Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
MDKSA-2006:046: tar Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Check for the version of the tar package
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory MDKSA-2006:046 (tar).
Gnu tar versions 1.14 and above have a buffer overflow vulnerability and some
other issues including: - Carefully crafted invalid headers can cause buffer
overrun. - Invalid header fields go undiagnosed. - Some valid time strings are
ignored. The updated packages have been patched to address this issue.
Solution : http://wwwnew.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:046
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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