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Red Hat update for python
Secunia Advisory: SA28050
Release Date: 2007-12-11
Popularity: 3,220 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: Exposure of sensitive information
DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1
RedHat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1 for Itanium

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CVE reference:CVE-2006-7228
CVE-2007-2052


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for python. This fixes a security issue and a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to disclose potentially sensitive information, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), or compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information:
SA25190
SA27582

Solution:
Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007-1077.html

Other References:
SA25190:
http://secunia.com/advisories/25190/

SA27582:
http://secunia.com/advisories/27582/


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