Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.50894
Category:	Mandrake Local Security Checks
Title:	Mandrake Security Advisory MDKSA-2001:084 (util-linux)
Summary:	NOSUMMARY
Description:	Description: The remote host is missing an update to util-linux announced via advisory MDKSA-2001:084. Tarhon-Onu Victor found a problem in /bin/login's PAM implementation. It stored the value of a static pwent buffer across PAM calls, and when used with some PAM modules in non-default configurations (ie. using pam_limits), it would overwrite the buffer and cause the user to get the credentials of another user. Thanks to Olaf Kirch for providing the patch to fix the problem. Affected versions: 8.0, 8.1 Solution: To upgrade automatically use MandrakeUpdate or urpmi. The verification of md5 checksums and GPG signatures is performed automatically for you. https://secure1.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=MDKSA-2001:084 http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/RPM-GPG-KEYS Risk factor : High
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