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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA1086] DSA-1086-1 xmcd Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-1086-1 xmcd
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The xmcdconfig creates directories world-writeable allowing local
users to fill the /usr and /var partition and hence cause a denial of
service. This problem has been half-fixed since version 2.3-1.
For the old stable distribution (woody) this problem has been fixed in
version 2.6-14woody1.
For the stable distribution (sarge) this problem has been fixed in
version 2.6-17sarge1.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem has been fixed in
version 2.6-18.
We recommend that you upgrade your xmcd package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2006/dsa-1086
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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