Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : mc (MDKSA-2004:007)

high Nessus Plugin ID 14107

Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing a security update.

Description

A buffer overflow was discovered in mc's virtual filesystem code. This vulnerability could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code during symlink conversion.

The updated packages have been patched to correct the problem.

Solution

Update the affected mc package.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 14107

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2004-007.nasl

Version: 1.17

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 7/31/2004

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.8

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.5

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

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:mc, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.1, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:9.2

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

Patch Publication Date: 1/26/2004

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2003-1023

MDKSA: 2004:007

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