Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : gpm (MDKSA-2000:025)

high Nessus Plugin ID 61822

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Synopsis

The remote Mandrake Linux host is missing one or more security updates.

Description

Many security flaws existed in the gpm package, which is used to control the mouse in a terminal outside of X Windows. As well, a denial of service attack via /dev/gpmctl is possible. All security issues with the gpm package have been addressed with this update.

Solution

Update the affected gpm and / or gpm-devel packages.

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 61822

File Name: mandrake_MDKSA-2000-025.nasl

Version: 1.6

Type: local

Family: Mandriva Local Security Checks

Published: 9/6/2012

Updated: 1/6/2021

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:gpm-devel, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:7.1, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.0, p-cpe:/a:mandriva:linux:gpm, cpe:/o:mandrakesoft:mandrake_linux:6.1, 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: 7/27/2000

Reference Information

MDKSA: 2000:025

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