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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.1.12.2021.4820.1
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-4820-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 's-nail' package(s) announced via the USN-4820-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 's-nail' package(s) announced via the USN-4820-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
It was discovered that S-nail incorrectly handled paths. An attacker could
possible use this issue to write arbitrary files and escalate privileges.

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

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
6.9

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

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2017-5899
BugTraq ID: 96138
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/96138
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/01/27/7
http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2017/02/07/4
https://www.mail-archive.com/s-nail-users@lists.sourceforge.net/msg00551.html
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