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Red Hat update for libXfont
Secunia Advisory: SA28544
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Release Date: 2008-01-18
Popularity: 4,758 views

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)
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CVE reference:CVE-2008-0006
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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