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Red Hat update for libtiff
Secunia Advisory: SA31668
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Release Date: 2008-08-29
Popularity: 2,121 views

Critical:
Moderately critical
Impact: DoS
System access
Where: From remote
Solution Status: Vendor Patch

OS:Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client)
Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop Workstation (v. 5 client)
RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux AS 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux ES 3
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 2.1
RedHat Enterprise Linux WS 3
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CVE reference:CVE-2008-2327
Description:
Red Hat has issued an update for libtiff. 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:
SA31610

Solution:
Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network.
http://rhn.redhat.com

Original Advisory:
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0863.html
https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0847.html

Other References:
SA31610:
http://secunia.com/advisories/31610/

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