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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA069] DSA-069-1 xloadimage Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-069-1 xloadimage
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The version of xloadimage (a graphics files viewer for X) that was
shipped in Debian GNU/Linux 2.2 has a buffer overflow in the code that
handles FACES format images. This could be exploited by a possible hacker by
tricking someone into viewing a specially crafted image using xloadimage
which would allow them to execute arbitrary code.
This problem was fixed in version 4.1-5potato1.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-069
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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