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Gentoo update for libX11
Secunia Advisory: SA25131
Release Date: 2007-05-07
Popularity: 4,426 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
DoS
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-1667


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for libX11. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to disclose sensitive information or cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA24741

Solution:
Update to "x11-libs/libX11-1.0.3-r2" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200705-06.xml

Other References:
SA24741:
http://secunia.com/advisories/24741/


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