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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA487] DSA-487-1 neon Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-487-1 neon
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Multiple format string vulnerabilities were discovered in neon, an
HTTP and WebDAV client library. These vulnerabilities could
potentially be exploited by a malicious WebDAV server to execute
arbitrary code with the rights of the process using libneon.
For the current stable distribution (woody) these problems have been
fixed in version 0.19.3-2woody3.
For the unstable distribution (sid), these problems have been fixed in
version 0.24.5-1.
We recommend that you update your neon package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-487
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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