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[SA10931] Debian update for XFree86
Debian update for XFree86

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TITLE:
Debian update for XFree86

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA10931

VERIFY ADVISORY:
http://secunia.com/advisories/10931/

CRITICAL:
Less critical

IMPACT:
DoS, Privilege escalation

WHERE:
Local system

OPERATING SYSTEM:
Debian GNU/Linux unstable alias sid
Debian GNU/Linux 3.0

DESCRIPTION:
Debian has issued updated packages for XFree86. These fix some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated privileges or cause a DoS (Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA9753
SA10824

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages.

For further details and links please click here to see the actual Secunia Advisory: http://secunia.com/advisories/10931/

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