Nagios.Core.Nagios.Group.Log.Privilege.Escalation

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This indicates an attack attempt against a Privilege Escalation vulnerability in Nagios Core.
The vulnerability is caused by an error when the vulnerable software handles a crafted log file. A remote attacker may be able to exploit this to leverage their privileges on vulnerable systems.

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Nagios Core before 4.2.4

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Privilege Escalation: Remote attackers can leverage their privilege on the vulnerable systems

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Apply the latest update from the vendor.
https://www.nagios.org/downloads/nagios-core/

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Coverage

IPS (Regular DB)
IPS (Extended DB)