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Family: Ubuntu Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
USN81-1 : iptables vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary iptables vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
Synopsis :
These remote packages are missing security patches :
- iptables
- iptables-dev
Description :
Faheem Mitha noticed that the "iptables" command did not always load
the required modules on its own as it was supposed to. This could lead
to firewall rules not being loaded on system startup.
Solution :
Upgrade to :
- iptables-1.2.9-10ubuntu0.1 (Ubuntu 4.10)
- iptables-dev-1.2.9-10ubuntu0.1 (Ubuntu 4.10)
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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