OpenBSD update for file
Secunia Advisory: SA25989
Release Date: 2007-07-10
Popularity: 4,494 views

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

OS:OpenBSD 4.0

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CVE reference:CVE-2007-1536


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

For more information:
SA24548

Solution:
Apply patch:
ftp://ftp.openbsd.org/pub/OpenBSD/patches/4.0/common/015_file.patch

Original Advisory:
http://openbsd.org/errata40.html#015_file

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


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