Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : xsoldier (MDKSA-2000:004)

high Nessus Plugin ID 61802

Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A vulnerability in xsoldier will allow any user to exploit a buffer overflow. This user does not have to have a valid $DISPLAY to exploit this.

Solution

Update the affected xsoldier package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 61802

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2000-004.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Published: 9/6/2012

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:xsoldier, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.0

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

Patch Publication Date: 5/17/2000

Reference Information

MDKSA: 2000:004