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Immunix update for file
Secunia Advisory: SA8961
Release Date: 2003-06-06
Popularity: 5,751 views

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

OS:Immunix 7.x

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CVE reference:CVE-2003-0102


Description:
Immunix has released an updated package for the utility "file". This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local users to escalate their privileges on a vulnerable system.

For more information:
http://secunia.com/advisories/8224/

Solution:
Updated package (Immunix 7+):
http://download.immunix.org/ImmunixOS...RPMS/file-3.30-7_imnx_3.41_1.i386.rpm

Original Advisory:
http://mail.wirex.com/pipermail/immunix-users/2003-June:/0767.html


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