Summary
The remote host is missing an update to expat
announced via advisory MDVSA-2009:211-1.
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-2009:211-1
Insight
A vulnerability was found in xmltok_impl.c (expat) that with specially crafted XML could be exploited and lead to a denial of service attack. Related to CVE-2009-2625 (CVE-2009-3720).
This update fixes this vulnerability.
Update:
Packages for 2008.0 are being provided due to extended support for Corporate products.
Affected: 2008.0
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2009-2625, CVE-2009-3720 -
CVSS Base Score: 5.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P
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