Security update for package xfstt

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(Last modified: 07AUG2003)

solutions Security update for package xfstt SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (aae7247f7dc8c89d3949ff50d6d3f581)

Applies to

Product(s): SuSE eMail Server 3.1
SuSE eMail Server III
SuSE Linux Connectivity Server
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IA32
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IA64
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for PowerPC
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for S/390 and zSeries
SuSE Linux Enterprise Server 7 for IBM zSeries
SuSE Linux Office Server

Package: xfstt
Release: 20030807
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Everyone using xfstt in an untrusted environment should update.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

Security fix for memory corruption in xfstt's network data handling code. This bug leads to remote denial-of-service and may lead to remote code execution.

Solution

Please install the updates provided at the location noted below.

Installation notes

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

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Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

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