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Family: Ubuntu Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
USN140-1 : gaim vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
gaim vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
These remote packages are missing security patches :
- gaim
- gaim-data
- gaim-dev
Description :
A remote Denial of Service vulnerability was discovered in Gaim. A
remote attacker could crash the Gaim client of an MSN user by sending
a specially crafted MSN package which states an invalid body length in
the header.
Solution :
Upgrade to :
- gaim-1.1.4-1ubuntu4.3 (Ubuntu 5.04)
- gaim-data-1.1.4-1ubuntu4.3 (Ubuntu 5.04)
- gaim-dev-1.1.4-1ubuntu4.3 (Ubuntu 5.04)
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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