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Gentoo update for postgresql
Secunia Advisory: SA14290
Release Date: 2005-02-15
Popularity: 4,679 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2005-0247


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

For more information:
SA12948

Solution:
Update to "dev-db/postgresql-7.4.7-r1" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200502-19.xml

Other References:
SA12948:
http://secunia.com/advisories/12948/


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