New DHCP packages are available for Slackware 8.1 and -current
to fix buffer overflow security problems.

Here are the details from the Slackware 8.1 ChangeLog:

----------------------------
Sun Jan 19 11:18:33 PST 2003
patches/packages/dhcp-3.0pl2-i386-1.tgz:  Upgraded to dhcp-3.0pl2,
  which fixes several buffer overflow vulnerabilities, including some
  which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected
  systems, though no exploits are known yet.  For complete information,
  please see:   2003 CERT Advisories
  (* Security fix *)
----------------------------


WHERE TO FIND THE NEW PACKAGES:
-------------------------------
Updated dhcp package for Slackware 8.1: 
 

Updated dhcp package for Slackware-current:  
 


MD5 SIGNATURES:
---------------

Here are the md5sums for the packages:

Slackware 8.1:
4fb8257a77d683d84b903d57c9694b5f  dhcp-3.0pl2-i386-1.tgz

Slackware-current:
92b1532220ff51936a97362f63f77dce  dhcp-3.0pl2-i386-1.tgz

Slackware: dhcp multiple vulnerabilities

January 20, 2003
Upgraded to dhcp-3.0pl2, which fixes several buffer overflow vulnerabilities, including some which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, though ...

Summary

Here are the details from the Slackware 8.1 ChangeLog: ---------------------------- Sun Jan 19 11:18:33 PST 2003 patches/packages/dhcp-3.0pl2-i386-1.tgz: Upgraded to dhcp-3.0pl2, which fixes several buffer overflow vulnerabilities, including some which may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on affected systems, though no exploits are known yet. For complete information, please see: 2003 CERT Advisories (* Security fix *) ---------------------------- WHERE TO FIND THE NEW PACKAGES: ------------------------------- Updated dhcp package for Slackware 8.1: Updated dhcp package for Slackware-current: MD5 SIGNATURES: --------------- Here are the md5sums for the packages: Slackware 8.1: 4fb8257a77d683d84b903d57c9694b5f dhcp-3.0pl2-i386-1.tgz Slackware-current: 92b1532220ff51936a97362f63f77dce dhcp-3.0pl2-i386-1.tgz

Where Find New Packages

MD5 Signatures

Severity
New DHCP packages are available for Slackware 8.1 and -current to fix buffer overflow security problems.

Installation Instructions

Related News

19.Laptop Bed Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
AlmaLinux 9.4 beta has been released and provides compelling reasons to consider it for desktop usage. While AlmaLinux is primarily known as a
32.Lock Code Circular Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Linux admins and security practitioners face significant challenges in keeping their Linux systems secure amidst the constant threat of kernel bugs.
1.Penguin Landscape Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
A significant security threat, known as the Spectre v2 exploit, has been observed targeting Linux systems running on modern Intel processors. Let's
10.FingerPrint Locks Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The recent release of I2P 2.5.0 , an anonymous P2P network that protects against online censorship, surveillance, and monitoring, has brought a slew
24.Key Code Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
The Akira ransomware group has extorted approximately $42 million from over 250 victims since January 1, 2024. The group initially focused on
5.ShakingHands Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
At The Linux Foundation's Open Source Summit North America , Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, discussed various topics related to Linux
30.Lock Globe Motherboard Esm H320
1 - 2 min read
The SPDX 3.0 release marks a significant milestone in software management, particularly for Linux admins, infosec professionals, internet security
11.Locks IsometricPattern Esm H320
2 - 3 min read
Open Source maintainers and developers have been warned about the continued wave of attacks aimed at project maintainers similar to those recently
Sign Up

Get the Latest News & Insights

Sign up to get the latest security news affecting Linux and open source delivered straight to your inbox.

© 2024 Guardian Digital, Inc All Rights Reserved