Security update for package kdepim3

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(Last modified: 19DEC2003)

solutions Security update for package kdepim3 SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (13a79735a56c92c0f313a3af37119d61)

Applies to

Product(s): SuSE Linux Desktop 1.0

Package: kdepim3
Release: 20031219
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Everyone using kdepim3 should install this update.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

A buffer overflow has been found in kdepim3 which allows
execution of arbitrary code by viewing specially crafted VCards
stored as files. This could be exploited locally or by reading from
remote file systems.

Solution

Please install the updates provided at the location noted below.

Installation notes

This update is provided as an RPM package that can easily be installed onto a running system by using this command:
rpm -Fvh kdepim3.rpm

links to download packages

SUSE Linux Desktop 1.0 (i386)

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

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