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Gentoo update for libpcre and glib
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Secunia Advisory:
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SA30972
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Release Date:
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2008-07-08
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Popularity:
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1,824 views
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Critical:
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Moderately critical
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Impact:
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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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Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for libpcre and glib. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise an application using the library.
For more information:
SA30916
SA30944
Solution:
libpcre users:
Update to "dev-libs/libpcre-7.7-r1" or later.
glib users:
Update to "dev-libs/glib-2.16.3-r1" or later.
Original Advisory:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200807-03.xml
Other References:
SA30916
http://secunia.com/advisories/30916/
SA30944:
http://secunia.com/advisories/30944/
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