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Gentoo update for file
Secunia Advisory: SA24608
Release Date: 2007-04-02
Last Update: 2007-06-01
Popularity: 4,941 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-2007-1536
CVE-2007-2799


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for file. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA24548

Solution:
Update to "sys-apps/file-4.21" or later.

Changelog:
2007-06-01: Updated "Solution" section due to an incorrect fix in the previous package. Added CVE reference and link to new vendor advisory.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200703-26.xml
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200705-25.xml

Other References:
SA24548:
http://secunia.com/advisories/24548/


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