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Gentoo: High PhpMyAdmin Security Vulnerability on 2005-01-15

Versions prior to 0.8.9 had all configuration and connection files world readable.. - - --------------------------------------------------------------------- GENTOO LINUX SECURITY ANNOUNCEMENT 200303-7 - - --------------------------------------------------------------------- PACKAGE : mysqlcc SUMMARY : information leakage DATE : 2003-03-07 16:03 UTC EXPLOIT : local VERSIONS AFFECTED : 0.8.9 CVE : - - --------------------------------------------------------------------- Versions prior to 0.8.9 had all configuration and connection files world readable. SOLUTION It is recommended that all Gentoo Linux users who are running dev-db/mysqlcc upgrade to mysqlcc-0.8.10-r1 as follows: emerge sync emerge -u mysqlcc emerge clean - - --------------------------------------------------------------------- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. - GnuPG key is available at - - --------------------------------------------------------------------- . Strengthening PostgreSQL safety on Arch Linux includes applying software patches, restricting configuration file access rights, and establishing role-based privileges for enhanced protection.. Gentoo, mysqlcc, local exploit, information leakage, software update. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Mar 07, 2003 •Important Gentoo