Gentoo update for librmp4
Secunia Advisory: SA22854
Release Date: 2006-11-14
Popularity: 5,300 views

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

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-5466


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for librpm4. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) or potentially compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA22740

Solution:
Update to "app-arch/rpm-4.4.6-r3" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200611-08.xml

Other References:
SA22740:
http://secunia.com/advisories/22740


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