Red Hat update for dbus
Secunia Advisory: SA29160
Release Date: 2008-02-28
Popularity: 2,627 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Security Bypass
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-2008-0595


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for dbus. This fixes a security issue, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to bypass certain security restrictions.

For more information:
SA29148

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

Original Advisory:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0159.html

Other References:
SA29148:
http://secunia.com/advisories/29148/


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