MDVA-2008:087 : ppp

high Nessus Plugin ID 38043

Synopsis

The remote Mandriva host is missing one or more security-related patches.

Description

This update of the ppp package introduces a new multipledefaultroutes option, which allows pppd to add a default route even if one already exists. This allows ppp and ethernet connections to cohabit smoothly.

Solution

Update the affected package(s).

See Also

http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVA-2008:087

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 38043

File Name: mandriva_MDVA-2008-087.nasl

Version: 1.11

Type: local

Published: 4/23/2009

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: 6/3/2008