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Security update for CVS

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(Last modified: 04MAY2004)


solutions Security update for CVS SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (301825b2494a65fe3dc6517c2bcd08ba)

Applies to

Package: cvs
Product(s): SUSE LINUX Retail Solution 8

Release: 20040504
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Everyone using CVS pserver should update.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

Malformed "Is-modified" and "Unchanged" tags could be used by remote attackers
to execute arbitrary code on CVS pservers.

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 cvs.rpm

links to download packages

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.


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