---------------------------------------------------------------------- Hardcore Disassembler / Reverse Engineer Wanted! Want to work with IDA and BinDiff? Want to write PoC's and Exploits? Your nationality is not important. We will get you a work permit, find an apartment, and offer a relocation compensation package. http://secunia.com/hardcore_disassembler_and_reverse_engineer/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Mandriva update for ncompress SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA21437 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/21437/ CRITICAL: Moderately critical IMPACT: DoS, System access WHERE: >From remote DESCRIPTION: Mandriva has issued an update for ncompress. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a user's system. For more information: SA21427 SOLUTION: Apply updated packages. Mandrivalinux 2006 a1e4fe7d74a1c8e043beb83baec7b34b 2006.0/RPMS/ncompress-4.2.4-28.1.20060mdk.i586.rpm 4b87e1b5ba659ce410067b09a75d669e 2006.0/SRPMS/ncompress-4.2.4-28.1.20060mdk.src.rpm Mandrivalinux 2006/X86_64 7ce7f3a618b9c3687936145e2563733a x86_64/2006.0/RPMS/ncompress-4.2.4-28.1.20060mdk.x86_64.rpm 4b87e1b5ba659ce410067b09a75d669e x86_64/2006.0/SRPMS/ncompress-4.2.4-28.1.20060mdk.src.rpm ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDKSA-2006:140 OTHER REFERENCES: SA21427: http://secunia.com/advisories/21427/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------