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TITLE:
Debian update for libxfont

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA45599

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-08-16

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DESCRIPTION:
Debian has issued an update for libxfont. This fixes a vulnerability,
which can be exploited by malicious, local users to gain escalated
privileges.

For more information:
SA45544

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages via the apt-get package manager.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
DSA-2293-1:
http://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2011/msg00167.html

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