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Robert Luberda discovered a buffer overflow in the syslog logging code of Super, a tool to execute scripts (or other commands) as if they were root. The default Debian configuration is not affected. . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-2383-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff January 08, 2012 http://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : super Vulnerability : buffer overflow Problem type : remote Debian-specific: no CVE ID : CVE-2011-2776 Robert Luberda discovered a buffer overflow in the syslog logging code of Super, a tool to execute scripts (or other commands) as if they were root. The default Debian configuration is not affected. For the oldstable distribution (lenny), this problem has been fixed in version 3.30.0-2+lenny1. Due to a technical limitation in the Debian archive scripts this update cannot be released synchronously with the stable update. It will be available shortly. For the stable distribution (squeeze), this problem has been fixed in version 3.30.0-3+squeeze1. For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem will be fixed soon. We recommend that you upgrade your super packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: http://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Security Alert DSA-3198-2 highlights a critical vulnerability in Ubuntu's Core application. Mandatory upgrade advised to ensure integrity.. Buffer Overflow, Debian Security, Super Package, Remote Execution. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
Jan 08, 2012
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