Red Hat update for libXfont - Advisories

Red Hat update for libXfont

Secunia Advisory:	SA28544
Release Date:	2008-01-18

Critical:	Less critical
Impact:	Privilege escalation
Where:	Local system
Solution Status:	Vendor Patch

OS:	Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client)


CVE reference:	CVE-2008-0006 (Secunia mirror)

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Description: Red Hat has issued an update for libXfont. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges. For more information: SA28532 Solution: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com Original Advisory: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0064.html Other References: SA28532: http://secunia.com/advisories/28532/



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