Gentoo update for gdm
Secunia Advisory: SA20636
Release Date: 2006-06-13
Popularity: 4,634 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-2452


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for gdm. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions.

For more information:
SA20532

Solution:
Update to version "gnome-base/gdm-2.8.0.8" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200606-14.xml

Other References:
SA20532:
http://secunia.com/advisories/20532/


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