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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.844736
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-4652-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'sniffit' package(s) announced via the USN-4652-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'sniffit' package(s) announced via the USN-4652-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that SniffIt incorrectly handled certain configuration
files. An attacker could possibly use this issue to execute arbitrary code.

Affected Software/OS:
'sniffit' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
9.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2014-5439
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/129292/Sniffit-Root-Shell.html
http://seclists.org/fulldisclosure/2014/Nov/88
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/71318
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