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Red Hat update for postfix
Secunia Advisory: SA31469
Release Date: 2008-08-15
Popularity: 3,076 views

Critical:
Less critical
Impact: Privilege escalation
Where: Local system
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)
RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 4
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 4

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CVE reference:CVE-2008-2936


Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for postfix. This fixes a security issue, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to perform certain actions with escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA31485

Solution:
Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com

Original Advisory:
http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0839.html

Other References:
SA31485:
http://secunia.com/advisories/31485/


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