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Fedora update for libsilc Advisory Available in German 

Secunia Advisory: SA29465  
Release Date: 2008-03-26

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: DoS
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Fedora 7
Fedora 8


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Description:
Fedora has issue an update for libsilc. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA29463

NOTE: Reportedly, code execution is not possible on Fedora systems.

Solution:
Apply updated packages using the yum utility ("yum update libsilc").

Original Advisory:
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-March/msg00513.html
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-March/msg00538.html

Other References:
SA29463:
http://secunia.com/advisories/29463/



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