Security update for XFree86

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(Last modified: 08MAR2004)

solutions Security update for XFree86 SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (5a3aef9029e35d5be5399bdb225ecdcd)

Applies to

Product(s): SuSE Linux School Server for i386
SuSE Linux Standard Server 8
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for x86
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for IPF
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for IBM iSeries and IBM pSeries
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 8 for AMD64
SuSE Linux Openexchange Server 4

Release: 20040308
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Everyone should update.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

Security Fix:
The GLX and DRI code of the Xserver did not verify the "screen" parameter in several functions. This failure leads to a denial-of-service condition and probably to arbitrary code execution as root. (CAN-2004-0093, CAN-2004-0094)

Solution

Please install the updates provided at the location noted below.

Installation notes

This update is provided as RPM packages that can easily be installed onto a running system by using this command:
rpm -Fvh xloader.rpm xmodules.rpm xf86_glx.rpm

links to download packages

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

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