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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200411-19] Pavuk: Multiple buffer overflows Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Pavuk: Multiple buffer overflows
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200411-19
(Pavuk: Multiple buffer overflows)
Pavuk contains several buffer overflow vulnerabilities in the code handling digest authentication and HTTP header processing. This issue is similar to GLSA 200407-19, but contains more vulnerabilities.
Impact
A remote attacker could cause a buffer overflow, leading to arbitrary code execution with the rights of the user running Pavuk.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200407-19.xml
http://secunia.com/advisories/13120/
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2004-0456
Solution:
All Pavuk users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=net-misc/pavuk-0.9.31"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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