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Fedora update for WebKit
Secunia Advisory: SA30992
Release Date: 2008-07-09
Popularity: 1,019 views

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

OS:Fedora 8
Fedora 9

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-2307


Description:
Fedora has issued an update for WebKit. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to compromise a vulnerable system.

For more information see vulnerability #3 in:
SA30775

Solution:
Apply updated packages via the yum utility ("yum update WebKit").

Original Advisory:
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00319.html
https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-July/msg00279.html

Other References:
SA30775:
http://secunia.com/advisories/30775/


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