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Mandriva update for libxfont
Secunia Advisory: SA28571
Release Date: 2008-01-24
Popularity: 9,609 views

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

OS:Mandriva Linux 2007.0

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Description:
Mandriva 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

Change Page:
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