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Fedora update for glib2
Secunia Advisory:	SA30945	Advisory Toolbox: Issue ticket Save in to-do list Mark as handled Exploit information Download as PDF Review actions Add comment
Release Date:	2008-07-04
Popularity:	3,414 views

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

OS:	Fedora 8 Fedora 9

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CVE reference:	CVE-2008-2371

Description: Fedora has issued an update for glib2. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system. For more information: SA30944 Solution: Apply updated packages via the yum utility ("yum update glib2"). Original Advisory: https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00105.html https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00123.html Other References: SA30944 http://secunia.com/advisories/30944/

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