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Fedora Update for mgetty FEDORA-2019-732b5488c2
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 for the 'mgetty' package(s) announced via the FEDORA-2019-732b5488c2 advisory.
Insight
Insight
The mgetty package contains a 'smart' getty which allows logins over a serial line (i.e., through a modem). If you', re using a Class 2 or 2.0 modem, mgetty can receive faxes. If you also need to send faxes, you', ll need to install the sendfax program. If you', ll be dialing in to your system using a modem, you should install the mgetty package. If you', d like to send faxes using mgetty and your modem, you', ll need to install the mgetty-sendfax program. If you need a viewer for faxes, you', ll also need to install the mgetty-viewfax package.
Affected Software
Affected Software
'mgetty' package(s) on Fedora 29.
Detection Method
Detection Method
Checks if a vulnerable package version is present on the target host.
Solution
Solution
Please install the updated package(s).