Security update for zlib

Knowledgebase

(Last modified: 05JUL2005)

solutions Security update for zlib SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (4456a1446341a2b3b1d097cd08c8dbb6)

Applies to

Package: zlib
zlib-devel
Product(s): SUSE CORE 9 for x86
SUSE CORE 9 for Itanium Processor Family
SUSE CORE 9 for IBM POWER
SUSE CORE 9 for IBM S/390 31bit
SUSE CORE 9 for IBM zSeries 64bit
SUSE CORE 9 for AMD64 and Intel EM64T
Novell Linux Desktop 9 for x86
Novell Linux Desktop 9 for x86_64
Open Enterprise Server
Patch: patch-10287
Release: 20050705
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Install this security update.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

A denial of service condition was found in the zlib library.
Any program using zlib to decompress data can be crashed by a handcrafted invalid datastream. This includes webbrowsers or email programs able to view PNG images (which are compressed by zlib).
This issue is tracked by the Mitre CVE ID CAN-2005-2096.

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 zlib.rpm zlib-devel.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.