Debian Security Update Fixes Fetchmail Password Disclosure Issue

Posted by tadelste on Nov 18, 2005 11:00 AM EDT
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Debian has released updated packages to correct a vulnerability identified in Fetchmail. This flaw is due to an error in the "fetchmailconf" program that writes configuration data to the "run control" file, which could be exploited by local attackers to gain knowledge of sensitive information (e.g. passwords). For additional information, see : FrSIRT/ADV-2005-2182

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