Security update for koffice-wordprocessing

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(Last modified: 09FEB2007)

solutions Security update for koffice-wordprocessing SuSE Linux Maintenance Web (adb95f88e8280eeab9768c6575e495c6)

Applies to

Package: koffice-wordprocessing
Product(s): SuSE Linux Desktop 1.0
Patch: patch-11428
Release: 20070209
Obsoletes: none

Indications

Everyone should update.

Contraindications

None.

Problem description

This update fixes a vulnerability which occurs while processing a special PDF file.
This bug can lead to a denial-of-service condition, or a memory corruption, or to arbitrary code execution. (CVE-2007-0104)

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 koffice-wordprocessing.rpm

links to download packages

SUSE Linux Desktop 1.0 (i386)

Download Source Packages

Download the source code of the patches for maintained products.

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