3189 : Nessus accounts.nes Plugin Read Arbitrary File
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8 months ago

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Disclosure
May 17, 2000

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Unknown

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Description

 Nessus contains a vulnerability that allows local users to read arbitrary files on the system. The flaw is due to a non-descript vulnerability in the accounts.nes plugin.

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Unknown or Incomplete

Solution

 Upgrade to version 1.0.0 or higher, as it has been reported to fix this vulnerability. An upgrade is required as there are no known workarounds.

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Nessus
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Nessus
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