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Gentoo update for xorg-server
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA30772
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Release Date:
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2008-06-20
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Popularity:
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2,492 views
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Critical:
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Less critical
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Impact:
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Exposure of sensitive information
Privilege escalation
DoS
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Where:
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Local system
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Solution Status:
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Vendor Patch
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| OS: | Gentoo Linux 1.x
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| CVE reference: | CVE-2008-1377
CVE-2008-1379
CVE-2008-2360
CVE-2008-2361
CVE-2008-2362
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Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for xorg-server. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to cause a DoS (Denial of Service), disclose potentially sensitive information, or to gain escalated privileges.
For more information:
SA30627
Solution:
Update to "x11-base/xorg-server-1.3.0.0-r6" or later.
Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-07.xml
Other References:
SA30627:
http://secunia.com/advisories/30627/
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