Security update for xine

Knowledgebase

(Last modified: 22JAN2007)

solutions Security update for xine SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (3850f4cb30959892275d84ebf0b1dfc6)

Applies to

Package: xine-lib
xine-extra
xine-ui
Product(s): SUSE SLED 10 for x86
SUSE SLED 10 for AMD64 and Intel EM64T
SLE SDK 10 for x86
SLE SDK 10 for IPF
SLE SDK 10 for IBM iSeries and IBM pSeries
SLE SDK 10 for IBM zSeries
SLE SDK 10 for X86-64

Release: 20070122
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Everyone should update.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

This update fixes several format string bugs that can be exploited remotely with user-assistance to execute arbitrary code. (CVE-2007-0017)

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 xine-lib.rpm xine-extra.rpm xine-ui.rpm

links to download packages

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

Disclaimer

The Origin of this information may be internal or external to Novell. Novell makes all reasonable efforts to verify this information. However, the information provided in this document is for your information only. Novell makes no explicit or implied claims to the validity of this information.

Any trademarks referenced in this document are the property of their respective owners. Consult your product manuals for complete trademark information.