---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Gentoo update for postgresql SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA28679 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/28679/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: Privilege escalation, DoS WHERE: >From local network OPERATING SYSTEM: Gentoo Linux 1.x http://secunia.com/product/339/ DESCRIPTION: Gentoo has issued an update for postgresql. This fixes some vulnerabilities, which can be exploited by malicious users to gain escalated privileges or to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). For more information: SA28359 SOLUTION: Update to the latest version of "dev-db/postgresql". ORIGINAL ADVISORY: http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-200801-15.xml OTHER REFERENCES: SA28359: http://secunia.com/advisories/28359/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------