Slackware update for mod_ssl
Secunia Advisory: SA16748
Release Date: 2005-09-09
Popularity: 5,996 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Slackware Linux 10.0
Slackware Linux 8.x
Slackware Linux 9.0
Slackware Linux 9.1

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CVE reference:CVE-2005-2700


Description:
Slackware has issued an update for mod_ssl. This fixes a vulnerability which potentially can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions.

For more information:
SA16700

Solution:
Apply updated packages.

Slackware 8.1:
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ages/mod_ssl-2.8.24_1.3.33-i386-1.tgz

Slackware 9.0:
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ages/mod_ssl-2.8.24_1.3.33-i386-1.tgz

Slackware 9.1:
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ages/mod_ssl-2.8.24_1.3.33-i486-1.tgz

Slackware 10.0:
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ages/mod_ssl-2.8.24_1.3.33-i486-1.tgz

Original Advisory:
http://slackware.com/security/viewer....=2005&m=slackware-security.458879

Other References:
SA16700:
http://secunia.com/advisories/16700/


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