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Gentoo update for libpcre
Secunia Advisory: SA16587
Release Date: 2005-08-26
Popularity: 5,457 views

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

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2005-2491


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for libpcre. This fixes a vulnerability, which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA16502

Solution:
Update to "dev-libs/libpcre-6.3" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200508-17.xml

Other References:
SA16502:
http://secunia.com/advisories/16502/


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