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TITLE:
SUSE update for xorg-x11-server

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA47081

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RELEASE DATE:
2011-12-02

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DESCRIPTION:
SUSE has issued an update for xorg-x11-server. This fixes a weakness
and a security issue, which can be exploited by malicious, local
users to disclose system and sensitive information and cause a DoS
(Denial of Service).

For more information:
SA46460

SOLUTION:
Apply updated packages via the zypper package manager.

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
SUSE-SU-2011:1292-1:
https://hermes.opensuse.org/messages/12730951

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