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MDKSA-2004:057-1 - Updated tripwire packages
Posted by Philipp Esselbach on: 07/07/2004 05:05 AM [ Print | 0 comment(s) ]
Updated tripwire packages are available for Mandrakelinux
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Mandrakelinux Security Update Advisory
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Package name: tripwire
Advisory ID: MDKSA-2004:057-1
Date: July 6th, 2004
Original Advisory Date: June 7th, 2004
Affected versions: 9.2
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Problem Description:
Paul Herman discovered a format string vulnerability in tripwire that could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code with the rights of the user running tripwire (typically root). This vulnerability only exists when tripwire is generating an email report.
Update:
The packages previously released for Mandrakelinux 9.2 would segfault when doing a check due to compilation problems. The updated packages correct the problem.
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Mandrakelinux Security Update Advisory
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Package name: tripwire
Advisory ID: MDKSA-2004:057-1
Date: July 6th, 2004
Original Advisory Date: June 7th, 2004
Affected versions: 9.2
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Problem Description:
Paul Herman discovered a format string vulnerability in tripwire that could allow a local user to execute arbitrary code with the rights of the user running tripwire (typically root). This vulnerability only exists when tripwire is generating an email report.
Update:
The packages previously released for Mandrakelinux 9.2 would segfault when doing a check due to compilation problems. The updated packages correct the problem.
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References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0536
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/365036
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Updated Packages:
Mandrakelinux 9.2:
41dc4b726c3538ce29ff43cc21dce2d7 9.2/RPMS/tripwire-2.3.1.2-7.2.92mdk.i586.rpm
5e57f7157f206ff20a8a1d425734c84e 9.2/SRPMS/tripwire-2.3.1.2-7.2.92mdk.src.rpm
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To upgrade automatically use MandrakeUpdate or urpmi. The verification of md5 checksums and GPG signatures is performed automatically for you.
All packages are signed by Mandrakesoft for security. You can obtain the GPG public key of the Mandrakelinux Security Team by executing:
gpg --recv-keys --keyserver pgp.mit.edu 0x22458A98
You can view other update advisories for Mandrakelinux at:
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories
If you want to report vulnerabilities, please contact
security_linux-mandrake.com
References:
http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CAN-2004-0536
http://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/365036
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Updated Packages:
Mandrakelinux 9.2:
41dc4b726c3538ce29ff43cc21dce2d7 9.2/RPMS/tripwire-2.3.1.2-7.2.92mdk.i586.rpm
5e57f7157f206ff20a8a1d425734c84e 9.2/SRPMS/tripwire-2.3.1.2-7.2.92mdk.src.rpm
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To upgrade automatically use MandrakeUpdate or urpmi. The verification of md5 checksums and GPG signatures is performed automatically for you.
All packages are signed by Mandrakesoft for security. You can obtain the GPG public key of the Mandrakelinux Security Team by executing:
gpg --recv-keys --keyserver pgp.mit.edu 0x22458A98
You can view other update advisories for Mandrakelinux at:
http://www.mandrakesoft.com/security/advisories
If you want to report vulnerabilities, please contact
security_linux-mandrake.com
