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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.840200
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-689-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'vinagre' package(s) announced via the USN-689-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'vinagre' package(s) announced via the USN-689-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
Alfredo Ortega discovered a flaw in Vinagre's use of format strings. A
remote attacker could exploit this vulnerability if they tricked a user
into connecting to a malicious VNC server, or opening a specially crafted
URI with Vinagre. In Ubuntu 8.04, it was possible to execute arbitrary
code with user privileges. In Ubuntu 8.10, Vinagre would simply abort,
leading to a denial of service.

Affected Software/OS:
'vinagre' package(s) on Ubuntu 8.04, Ubuntu 8.10.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
5.0

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

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