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Test ID: | 1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.54220 |
Category: | Trustix Local Security Checks |
Title: | Trustix Security Advisory TSLSA-2001-0025 (Util-linux) |
Summary: | NOSUMMARY |
Description: | Description: The remote host is missing updates announced in advisory TSLSA-2001-0025. The login program in util-linux stored the user's credentials in a static buffer that could later be reused in other PAM calls issued on behalf of other users. This could lead to a user gaining access to other accounts. Note that this is not possible by default. Solution: Update your system with the packages as indicated in the referenced security advisory. https://secure1.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=TSLSA-2001-0025 Risk factor : High |
Copyright | Copyright (c) 2005 E-Soft Inc. http://www.securityspace.com |
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