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Current Version: 66	Published: Fri, 14 Oct 2005 01:34:50 GMT


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Title: RHSA-2005:782 - Util-Linux and Mount Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 3.0
Severity: Moderate
Fixlet ID: 200578201
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-782.html

Fixlet Description: Updated util-linux and mount packages that fix two security issues are now available. Please see the errata page for detailed information about each of these issues.All users of util-linux and mount should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues.

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Title: RHSA-2005:799 - Ruby Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 3.0
Severity: Moderate
Fixlet ID: 200579901
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-799.html

Fixlet Description: Updated ruby packages that fix an arbitrary command execution issue are now available.A vulnerability was found in the way ruby handles eval statements. It is possible for a malicious script to call eval in such a way that can allow the bypass of certain safe-level restrictions. Users of ruby should update to these erratum packages, which contain a backported patch and are not vulnerable to this issue.

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Title: RHSA-2005:800 - OpenSSL Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 3.0
Severity: Moderate
Fixlet ID: 200580001
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-800.html

Fixlet Description: Updated OpenSSL packages that fix various security issues are now available. Please see the errata page for detailed information about each of these issues.Users are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which remove the MISE 3.0.2 work-around and contain patches to correct these issues.

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Title: RHSA-2005:346 - Slocate Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 4.0
Severity: Low
Fixlet ID: 200534601
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-346.html

Fixlet Description: An updated slocate package that fixes a denial of service and various bugs is available. Please see the errata page for detailed information about each of these issues.Users of slocate are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which contains backported patches and is not affected by these issues.

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Title: RHSA-2005:395 - Net-Snmp Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 4.0
Severity: Low
Fixlet ID: 200539501
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-395.html

Fixlet Description: Updated net-snmp packages that fix two security issues and various bugs are now available. Please see the errata page for detailed information about each of these issues. All users of net-snmp should upgrade to these updated packages, which resolve these issues.

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Title: RHSA-2005:514 - Kernel Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 4.0 (i686)
Severity: <N/A>
Fixlet ID: 200551401
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-514.html

Fixlet Description: Updated kernel packages are now available as part of ongoing support and maintenance of Red Hat Enterprise Linux version 4. This is the second regular update.Please visit the errata page for detailed information about the various bugs and security vulnerabilities this update addresses. All Red Hat Enterprise Linux 4 users are advised to upgrade their kernels to the packages listed in this erratum.

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Title: RHSA-2005:673 - Binutils Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 4.0
Severity: Low
Fixlet ID: 200567301
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-673.html

Fixlet Description: An updated binutils package that fixes several bugs and minor security issues is now available. Please see the errata page for detailed information about each of these issues. All users of binutils should upgrade to this updated package, which contains patches to resolve these issues.

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Title: RHSA-2005:674 - Perl Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 4.0
Severity: Low
Fixlet ID: 200567401
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-674.html

Fixlet Description: Updated Perl packages that fix security issues and contain several bug fixes are now available. Please see the errata page for detailed information about each of these issues. Users of Perl are advised to upgrade to these updated packages, which contain backported patches to correct these issues.

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Title: RHSA-2005:709 - GDB Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 4.0
Severity: Low
Fixlet ID: 200570901
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-709.html

Fixlet Description: An updated GDB package that fixes several bugs and minor security issues is now available. Please see the errata page for detailed information about each of these issues. All users of GDB should upgrade to this updated package, which resolves these issues.

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Title: RHSA-2005:791 - Thunderbird Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 4.0
Severity: Important
Fixlet ID: 200579101
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-791.html

Fixlet Description: An updated Thunderbird package that fixes various bugs is now available. Please see the errata page for detailed information about each of these issues. Users of Thunderbird are advised to upgrade to this updated package, which contains Thunderbird version 1.0.7 and is not vulnerable to these issues.

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Title: RHSA-2005:799 - Ruby Security Update - Red Hat Enterprise 4.0
Severity: Moderate
Fixlet ID: 200579903
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2005-799.html

Fixlet Description: Updated ruby packages that fix an arbitrary command execution issue are now available. A vulnerability was found in the way ruby handles eval statements. It is possible for a malicious script to call eval in such a way that can allow the bypass of certain safe-level restrictions. Users of ruby should update to these erratum packages, which contain a backported patch and are not vulnerable to this issue. 

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Title: RHBA-2005:626 - Util-Linux and Mount Bug Fix Update - Red Hat Enterprise 3.0
Severity: <N/A>
Fixlet ID: 200562601
Fixlet Link: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHBA-2005-626.html

Fixlet Description: