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[DSA095] DSA-095-1 gpm

Family:

Debian Local Security Checks

Category:

infos

Copyright:

This script is (C) 2004 Michel Arboi

Summary:

DSA-095-1 gpm

Version:

$Revision: 1.4 $

Cve_id:

CVE-2001-1203

Bugtraq_id:

-

Xrefs:

DSA:095

Description:

The package 'gpm' contains the gpm-root program, which can be used to
create mouse-activated menus on the console.
Among other problems, the gpm-root program contains a format string
vulnerability, which allows an attacker to gain root privileges.

This has been fixed in version 1.17.8-18.1, and we recommend that you upgrade
your 1.17.8-18 package immediately.


Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2001/dsa-095
Risk factor : High