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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA723] DSA-723-1 xfree86 Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-723-1 xfree86
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
A buffer overflow has been discovered in the Xpm library which is used
in XFree86. A remote attacker could provide a specially crafted XPM
image that could lead to the execution of arbitrary code.
For the stable distribution (woody) this problem has been fixed in
version 4.1.0-16woody6.
For the unstable distribution (sid) this problem will be fixed in
version 4.3.0.dfsg.1-13, which is currently in preparation.
We recommend that you upgrade your xfree86 and associated packages.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-723
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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