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Family: Gentoo Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[GLSA-200608-18] Net::Server: Format string vulnerability Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
Net::Server: Format string vulnerability
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-200608-18
(Net::Server: Format string vulnerability)
The log function of Net::Server does not handle format string
specifiers properly before they are sent to syslog.
Impact
By sending a specially crafted datastream to an application using
Net::Server, a possible hacker could cause a Denial of Service.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2005-1127
Solution:
All Net::Server should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-perl/net-server-0.88"
Threat Level: Medium
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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