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Debian Security Advisory DSA 085-1 (nvi, nvi-m17n)
Information
Severity
Severity
Family
Family
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Base
CVSSv2 Vector
CVSSv2 Vector
Solution Type
Solution Type
Created
Created
Modified
Modified
Summary
The remote host is missing an update to nvi, nvi-m17n announced via advisory DSA 085-1.
Insight
Insight
Takeshi Uno found a very stupid format string vulnerability in all versions of nvi (in both, the plain and the multilingualized version). When a filename is saved, it ought to get displayed on the screen. The routine handling this didn't escape format strings. This problem has been fixed in version 1.79-16a.1 for nvi and 1.79+19991117-2.3 for nvi-m17n for the stable Debian GNU/Linux 2.2. Even if we don't believe that this could lead into somebody gaining access of another users account if he hasn't lost his brain, we recommend that you upgrade your nvi packages.
Solution
Solution
https://secure1.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=DSA%20085-1