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Gentoo update for openssl
Secunia Advisory: SA27434
Release Date: 2007-10-31
Popularity: 3,365 views

Critical:
Highly critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-4995


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for openssl. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA25878

Solution:
Update to:
"dev-libs/openssl-0.9.8f" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200710-30.xml

Other References:
SA25878:
http://secunia.com/advisories/25878/


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