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[SA27104] rPath update for util-linux

From: Secunia Security Advisories (sec-advsecunia.com)
Date: Wed Oct 10 2007 - 19:47:04 CDT

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TITLE:
rPath update for util-linux

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA27104

VERIFY ADVISORY:
http://secunia.com/advisories/27104/

CRITICAL:
Not critical

IMPACT:
Privilege escalation

WHERE:
Local system

OPERATING SYSTEM:
rPath Linux 1.x
http://secunia.com/product/10614/

DESCRIPTION:
rPath has issued an update for util-linux. This fixes a
vulnerability, which potentially can be exploited by malicious, local
users to perform certain actions with escalated privileges.

For more information:
SA27145

SOLUTION:
Update to "util-linux=/conary.rpath.comrpl:devel//1/2.12r-1.5-1".

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://lists.rpath.com/pipermail/security-announce/2007-October/000264.html

OTHER REFERENCES:
SA27145:
http://secunia.com/advisories/27145/

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