Secunia Security Advisory - Gentoo has issued an update for clamav. This fixes multiple vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable system.
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TITLE:
Gentoo update for clamav
SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA46491
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RELEASE DATE:
2011-10-25
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DESCRIPTION:
Gentoo has issued an update for clamav. This fixes multiple
vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause
a DoS (Denial of Service) and potentially compromise a vulnerable
system.
For more information:
SA41503
SA42426
SA43392
SA45382
SA46455
SOLUTION:
Update to version "app-antivirus/clamav-0.97.3" or later.
ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
GLSA 201110-20:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201110-20.xml
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