Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.58283
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu USN-459-2 (pptpd)
Summary:	NOSUMMARY
Description:	Description: The remote host is missing an update to pptpd announced via advisory USN-459-2. A security issue affects the following Ubuntu releases: Ubuntu 6.06 LTS This advisory also applies to the corresponding versions of Kubuntu, Edubuntu, and Xubuntu. USN-459-1 fixed vulnerabilities in pptpd. However, a portion of the fix caused a regression in session establishment under Dapper for certain PPTP clients. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: A flaw was discovered in the PPTP tunnel server. Remote attackers could send a specially crafted packet and disrupt established PPTP tunnels, leading to a denial of service. Solution: The problem can be corrected by upgrading your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 6.06 LTS: bcrelay 1.2.3-1ubuntu0.2 pptpd 1.2.3-1ubuntu0.2 In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to effect the necessary changes. http://www.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=USN-459-2 Risk factor : High
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