Security update for package Samba (smbclnt)

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(Last modified: 31MAR2003)

solutions Security update for package Samba (smbclnt) SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (8c969ea51a4a925a19cad7319ae18757)

Applies to

Product(s): SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IA32
SuSE Linux Office Server

Package: smbclnt
Release: 20030331
Obsoletes: 6d415be64a25482013c4fddca478afc1

Indications

All systems using smbclient to copy or print files should install this update.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

After a review by the SuSE Security Team the Samba Team reviewed the client implementation, too, and uncovered various bugs which are fixed with this update.
Since there is no easy workaround, an update is strongly recommended.

Solution

Please install the updates provided at the location noted below.

Installation notes

This update is provided as a RPM package that can easily be installed onto a running system by using this command:


rpm -Fvh smbclnt.rpm

links to download packages

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IA32 (i386)

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

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