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Gentoo update for util-linux
Secunia Advisory: SA16891
Release Date: 2005-09-21
Popularity: 4,759 views

Critical:
Not critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2005-2876


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for util-linux. This fixes a security issue, which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA16785

Solution:
Update to "sys-apps/util-linux-2.12q-r3" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200509-15.xml

Other References:
SA16785:
http://secunia.com/advisories/16785/


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