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Fedora 21: 2015-4143 Moderate: PowerPC-Utils-Python Code Execution Fix

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Calendar Grey April 9, 2015
Dist Fedora Esm H88
Addressing arbitrary code execution vulnerabilities in powerpc-utils-python for Fedora 21 is crucial. Implement the most current security protocols today to ensure robust protection.
* Fixing arbitrary code execution

Summary

Python based utilities for maintaining and servicing PowerPC systems.

Update Information:

* Fixing arbitrary code execution

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Change Log

* Mon Mar 16 2015 Jakub ÄŒajka - 1.2.1-7 - Resolves: rhbz#1190597 - CVE-2014-8165 powerpc-utils-python: arbitrary code execution due to unpickling untrusted input

References


[ 1 ] Bug #1190597 - CVE-2014-8165 powerpc-utils-python: arbitrary code execution due to unpickling untrusted input [fedora-all] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1190597

Update Instructions

This update can be installed with the "yum" update program. Use su -c 'yum update powerpc-utils-python' at the command line. For more information, refer to "Managing Software with yum", available at .

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Name: powerpc-utils-python
Product: Fedora 21
Version: 1.2.1
Release: 7.fc21
URL: https://sourceforge.net/projects/powerpc-utils/
Summary: Python utilities for PowerPC platforms

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