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Gentoo update for gnome-screensaver
Secunia Advisory: SA29759
Release Date: 2008-04-14
Popularity: 2,190 views

Critical:
Not critical
Impact: Security Bypass
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-0887


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for gnome-screensaver. This fixes a security issue, which can be exploited by malicious people with physical access to bypass certain security restrictions.

For more information:
SA29595

Solution:
Update to "gnome-extra/gnome-screensaver-2.20.0-r3" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200804-12.xml

Other References:
SA29595:
http://secunia.com/advisories/29595/


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