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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.50885
Category:Mandrake Local Security Checks
Title:Mandrake Security Advisory MDKSA-2001:075 (sendmail)
Summary:NOSUMMARY
Description:Description:

The remote host is missing an update to sendmail
announced via advisory MDKSA-2001:075.

An input validation error exists in sendmail that may allow local users
to write arbitrary data to process memory. This could possibly allow
the execute of code or commands with elevated privileges and may also
allow a local attacker to gain access to the root account.

Affected versions: 7.2, 8.0

Solution:
To upgrade automatically use MandrakeUpdate or urpmi. The verification
of md5 checksums and GPG signatures is performed automatically for you.

http://www.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=MDKSA-2001:075
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/3163
http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/RPM-GPG-KEYS

Risk factor : High

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