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Gentoo update for libpng
Secunia Advisory: SA22941
Release Date: 2006-11-20
Popularity: 5,813 views

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

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-5793


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

For more information:
SA22900

Solution:
Update to version "media-libs/libpng-1.2.13" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200611-09.xml

Other References:
SA22900:
http://secunia.com/advisories/22900/


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