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TITLE:
Gentoo update for postgresql

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA46568

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-10-25

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DESCRIPTION:
Gentoo has issued an update for postgresql. This fixes multiple
vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious users to
disclose potentially sensitive information, bypass certain security
restrictions, cause a DoS (Denial of Service), gain escalated
privileges, and compromise a vulnerable system and by malicious
people to conduct spoofing attacks and bypass certain security
restrictions.

For more information:
SA34206
SA36660
SA37663
SA39566
SA39845
SA41692
SA43144

SOLUTION:
Update to a fixed version.

Further details available in Customer Area:
http://secunia.com/vulnerability_intelligence/

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
GLSA 201110-22:
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201110-22.xml

OTHER REFERENCES:
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DEEP LINKS:
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EXTENDED DESCRIPTION:
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EXTENDED SOLUTION:
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EXPLOIT:
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