Debian: DSA-2147-1: Security update for pimd

Date 16 Jan 2011

Category Debian Linux Distribution - Security Advisories

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Posted By LinuxSecurity Advisories

Vincent Bernat discovered that pimd, a multicast routing daemon, creates files with predictable names upon the receipt of particular signals. For the stable distribution (lenny), this problem has been fixed in

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Debian Security Advisory DSA-2147-1                   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://www.debian.org/security/                                Steve Kemp
January 16, 2011                       https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package        : pimd
Vulnerability  : insecure temporary files
Problem type   : local
Debian-specific: no
CVE ID         : CVE-2011-0007

Vincent Bernat discovered that pimd, a multicast routing daemon, creates
files with predictable names upon the receipt of particular signals.

For the stable distribution (lenny), this problem has been fixed in
version 2.1.0-alpha29.17-8.1lenny1.

The testing distribution (squeeze) and the unstable distribution (sid)
will receive updates shortly.

We recommend that you upgrade your pimd packages.

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

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