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Gentoo: GLSA-200612-20 Normal: imlib2 Buffer Overflows and Remote Risks

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Calendar Grey December 20, 2006
Dist Gentoo Esm H88
Numerous security flaws in imlib2 could result in remote code execution or service disruption on Gentoo Linux. An upgrade is advised.
imlib2 contains several vulnerabilities that could lead to the remote execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service.

Summary

Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 200612-20 https://security.gentoo.org/ Severity: Normal Title: imlib2: Multiple vulnerabilities Date: December 20, 2006 Bugs: #154216 ID: 200612-20

Synopsis ======= imlib2 contains several vulnerabilities that could lead to the remote execution of arbitrary code or a Denial of Service.
Background ========= imlib2 is an advanced replacement for image manipulation libraries such as libXpm. It is utilized by numerous programs, including gkrellm and several window managers, to display images.
Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 media-libs/imlib2 < 1.3.0 >= 1.3.0
========== M. Joonas Pihlaja discovered several b...

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