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nn remote code execution vulnerability

Package(s):nn CVE #(s):
Created:July 9, 2002 Updated:July 10, 2002
Description: A NNTP server may be used, maliciously, to remotely execute code through the nn client. Nn is a popular Unix newsreader. Versions prior to 6.6.3 are vulnerable.

The problem is fixed in nn 6.6.4 which is available here. For more information, see the security advisory.

Alerts: (No alerts in the database for this vulnerability)

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