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zsync Multiple zlib Vulnerabilities
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA16672
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Release Date:
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2005-09-02
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Popularity:
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5,548 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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DoS
System access
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Where:
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From remote
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Solution Status:
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Unpatched
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| Software: | zsync 0.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2005-1849
CVE-2005-2096
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Description:
Some vulnerabilities have been reported in zsync, which can be exploited by malicious people to conduct a DoS (Denial of Service) or potentially compromise a user's system.
The vulnerabilities are caused due to the use of a vulnerable version of zlib.
For more information:
SA15949
SA16137
Solution:
Restrict use of zsync to connect to trusted servers only.
Some vendors have released fixed packages.
Original Advisory:
Debian:
http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-797
Other References:
SA15949:
http://secunia.com/advisories/15949/
SA16137:
http://secunia.com/advisories/16137/
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