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Gentoo update for python
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA30872
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Release Date:
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2008-07-01
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Popularity:
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2,493 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
DoS
System access
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Where:
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From remote
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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-2008-1679
CVE-2008-1721
CVE-2008-1887
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Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for python. This fixes some security issues, which can potentially be exploited by malicious people to disclose sensitive information, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), or to compromise a vulnerable system.
For more information:
SA29889
Solution:
Python 2.3 users:
Update to "dev-lang/python-2.3.6-r6" or later.
Python 2.4 users:
Update to "dev-lang/python-2.4.4-r13" or later.
Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200807-01.xml
Other References:
SA29889:
http://secunia.com/advisories/29889/
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