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Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : uucp (MDKSA-2001:078)

high Nessus Plugin ID 13893

Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

Zen Parse discovered that an argument handling problem that exists in the uucp package can allow a local attacker to gain access to the uucp user or group.

Solution

Update the affected uucp package.

See Also

https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/212892

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 13893

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2001-078.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: local

Published: 7/31/2004

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:uucp, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.2, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:8.0

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/cpu, Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list

Patch Publication Date: 9/21/2001

Reference Information

MDKSA: 2001:078