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Debian DSA-095-1 : gpm - local root vulnerability

high Nessus Plugin ID 14932

Synopsis

The remote Debian host is missing a security-related update.

Description

The package 'gpm' contains the gpm-root program, which can be used to create mouse-activated menus on the console. Among other problems, the gpm-root program contains a format string vulnerability, which allows an attacker to gain root privileges.

Solution

This has been fixed in version 1.17.8-18.1, and we recommend that you upgrade your 1.17.8-18 package immediately.

See Also

http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-095

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 14932

File Name: debian_DSA-095.nasl

Version: 1.19

Type: local

Agent: unix

Published: 9/29/2004

Updated: 1/4/2021

Supported Sensors: Frictionless Assessment Agent, Nessus Agent, Agentless Assessment, Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.2

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:debian:debian_linux:gpm, cpe:/o:debian:debian_linux:2.2

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Debian/release, Host/Debian/dpkg-l

Patch Publication Date: 12/27/2001

Vulnerability Publication Date: 12/27/2001

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2001-1203

DSA: 095