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Family: Gain root remotely --> Category: mixed

X Font Service Buffer Overflow Vulnerability Scan


Vulnerability Scan Summary
Crashes the remote XFS daemon

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test

The remote X Font Service (xfs) is vulnerable to a buffer
overflow.

A possible hacker may use this flaw to gain root or nobody shell
access on the remote host.

Solution : See CERT Advisory CA-2002-34
Threat Level: High

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