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Slackware update for screen
Secunia Advisory: SA22726
Release Date: 2006-11-06
Popularity: 5,244 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Slackware Linux 10.0
Slackware Linux 8.x
Slackware Linux 9.0
Slackware Linux 9.1

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-4573


Description:
Slackware has issued an update for screen. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA22583

Solution:
Apply updated packages.

Slackware 8.1:
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ages/screen-4.0.3-i386-1_slack8.1.tgz

Slackware 9.0:
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ages/screen-4.0.3-i386-1_slack9.0.tgz

Slackware 9.1:
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ages/screen-4.0.3-i486-1_slack9.1.tgz

Slackware 10.0:
ftp://ftp.slackware.com/pub/slackware...ges/screen-4.0.3-i486-1_slack10.0.tgz

Original Advisory:
http://slackware.com/security/viewer....=2006&m=slackware-security.480775

Other References:
SA22583:
http://secunia.com/advisories/22583/


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