Gentoo update for libast
Secunia Advisory: SA18632
Release Date: 2006-01-30
Popularity: 5,915 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-0224


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for libast. This fixes a vulnerability, which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA18586

Solution:
Update to "x11-libs/libast-0.7" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200601-14.xml

Other References:
SA18586:
http://secunia.com/advisories/18586/


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