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Debian update for shadow
Secunia Advisory: SA21480
Release Date: 2006-08-14
Last Update: 2006-08-17
Popularity: 5,905 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Debian GNU/Linux 3.1

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Description:
Debian has issued an update for shadow. This fixes a security issue, which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local users to perform certain actions with escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA20963

Change Page:
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