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MDVA-2009:055 : webmin
high Nessus Plugin ID 38163
Synopsis
The remote Mandriva host is missing one or more security-related patches.Description
Webmin shipped with Mandriva Linux 2009.0 used crypt method for password creation, which prevented usage of passwords longer than 8 character. This update configures webmin to create MD5 passwords for new users by default.Solution
Update the affected package(s).See Also
http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVA-2009:055
Plugin Details
Severity: High
ID: 38163
File Name: mandriva_MDVA-2009-055.nasl
Version: 1.11
Type: local
Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks
Published: 4/27/2009
Updated: 1/6/2021
Supported Sensors: Nessus
Vulnerability Information
CPE: cpe:/o:mandriva:linux
Required KB Items: Host/Mandrake/release, Host/Mandrake/rpm-list
Patch Publication Date: 4/23/2009