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Gentoo update for openssl
Secunia Advisory: SA21823
Release Date: 2006-09-08
Last Update: 2006-09-13
Popularity: 7,708 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-4339


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

For more information:
SA21709

Solution:
OpenSSL users should upgrade to:
"dev-libs/openssl-0.9.7k" or later

AMD64 x86 emulation base libraries users should upgrade to:
"app-emulation/emul-linux-x86-baselibs-2.5.2" or later

Changelog:
2006-09-13: Updated package name in the "Solution" section.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200609-05.xml

Other References:
SA21709:
http://secunia.com/advisories/21709/


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