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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA588] DSA-588-1 gzip Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-588-1 gzip
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Trustix developers discovered insecure temporary file creation in
supplemental scripts in the gzip package which may allow local users
to overwrite files via a symlink attack.
For the stable distribution (woody) these problems have been fixed in
version 1.3.2-3woody3.
The unstable distribution (sid) is not affected by these problems.
We recommend that you upgrade your gzip package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2004/dsa-588
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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