Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.62983
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu USN-663-1 (system-tools-backends)
Summary:	NOSUMMARY
Description:	Description: The remote host is missing an update to system-tools-backends announced via advisory USN-663-1. A security issue affects the following Ubuntu releases: Ubuntu 8.10 This advisory also applies to the corresponding versions of Kubuntu, Edubuntu, and Xubuntu. Details follow: It was discovered that passwords changed (or new users created) via the Users and Groups tool were created with 3DES hashing. This reduced the security of stored user passwords, and was a regression from the correct MD5 hashing. This update fixes the problem future password changes will correct the hashing used. We apologize for the inconvenience. Solution: The problem can be corrected by upgrading your system to the following package versions: Ubuntu 8.10: system-tools-backends 2.6.0-1ubuntu1.1 In general, a standard system upgrade is sufficient to effect the necessary changes. http://www.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=USN-663-1 Risk factor : High
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