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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA673] DSA-673-1 evolution Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary DSA-673-1 evolution
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Max Vozeler discovered an integer overflow in a helper application
inside of Evolution, a free groupware suite. A local attacker could
cause the setuid root helper to execute arbitrary code with elevated
rights.
For the stable distribution (woody) this problem has been fixed in
version 1.0.5-1woody2.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem has been fixed in
version 2.0.3-1.2.
We recommend that you upgrade your evolution package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-673
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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