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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA671] DSA-671-1 xemacs21 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-671-1 xemacs21
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Max Vozeler discovered several format string vulnerabilities in the
movemail utility of Emacs, the well-known editor. Via connecting to a
malicious POP server a possible hacker can execute arbitrary code under the
rights of group mail.
For the stable distribution (woody) these problems have been fixed in
version 21.4.6-8woody2.
For the unstable distribution (sid) these problems have been fixed in
version 21.4.16-2.
We recommend that you upgrade your emacs packages.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-671
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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