OpenBSD update for x.org
Secunia Advisory: SA19916
Release Date: 2006-05-03
Popularity: 5,687 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From local network
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:OpenBSD 3.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-1526


Description:
OpenBSD has issued an update for xorg-x11. 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:
SA19900

Solution:
Apply patches.

OpenBSD 3.9:
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.9/common/002_xorg.patch

OpenBSD 3.8:
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.8/common/007_xorg.patch

OpenBSD 3.7:
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/3.7/common/013_xorg.patch

Original Advisory:
http://www.openbsd.org/errata.html#xorg

Other References:
SA19900:
http://secunia.com/advisories/19900/


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