Mandrake Security Advisory MDVSA-2009:170 (initscripts)

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Summary
The remote host is missing an update to initscripts announced via advisory MDVSA-2009:170.
Solution
To upgrade automatically use MandrakeUpdate or urpmi. The verification of md5 checksums and GPG signatures is performed automatically for you. https://secure1.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=MDVSA-2009:170
Insight
Mandriva Security team has identified and fixed a vulnerability in initscripts which could lead to partial wireless password disclosure for WPA/WPA2 passwords of certain length which contained spaces. This update fixes the vulnerability. Affected: 2008.1, 2009.0, 2009.1, Enterprise Server 5.0
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
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