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Fedora 23: 2015-7229638357 Critical: Xsupplicant Tmp File Naming Issue

Fix security issue with tmp file naming.. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2015-7229638357 2015-12-19 14:50:40.382729 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : xsupplicant Product : Fedora 23 Version : 2.2.0 Release : 13.fc23 URL : http://www.open1x.org/ Summary : Open Source Implementation of IEEE 802.1x Description : This software allows a GNU/Linux or BSD workstation to authenticate with a RADIUS server using 802.1x and various EAP protocols. The intended use is for computers with wireless LAN connections to complete a strong authentication before joining the network. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update Information: Fix security issue with tmp file naming. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: [ 1 ] Bug #1276614 - xsupplicant: Usage of fixed temtporary file https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1276614 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This update can be installed with the "yum" update program. Use su -c 'yum update xsupplicant' at the command line. For more information, refer to "Managing Software with yum", available at . All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/security/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://lists.fedoraproject.org/admin/lists/package-announce.lists.fedoraproject.org/ . An enhancement for xsupplicant in Fedora 23 addresses a security concern related to temporary file naming, enhancing overall security measures.. Fedora Update, Xsupplicant Patch, Authentication Fix, NetworkSecurity Update. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Dec 19, 2015 Fedora