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Gentoo update for openssl
Secunia Advisory: SA30825
Release Date: 2008-06-24
Popularity: 2,158 views

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

OS:Gentoo Linux 1.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-0891
CVE-2008-1672


Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for openssl. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA30405

Solution:
Update to version "dev-libs/openssl-0.9.8g-r2" or later.

Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200806-08.xml

Other References:
SA30405:
http://secunia.com/advisories/30405/


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