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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA685] DSA-685-1 emacs21 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary DSA-685-1 emacs21
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 21.2-1woody3.
For the unstable distribution (sid) these problems have been fixed in
version 21.3+1-9.
We recommend that you upgrade your emacs packages.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-685
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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