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Mandriva update for util-linux
Secunia Advisory: SA27122
Release Date: 2007-10-16
Popularity: 4,772 views

Critical:
Not critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Mandriva Linux 2007.0

Secunia CVSS-2 Score: Available in Secunia business solutions

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Description:
Mandriva has issued an update for util-linux. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to perform certain actions with escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA27145

Change Page:
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