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Red Hat update for xorg-x11
Secunia Advisory: SA19956
Release Date: 2006-05-04
Popularity: 7,025 views

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

OS:RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-1526


Description:
Red Hat 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:
Updated packages are available from Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com/

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2006-0451.html

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


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