---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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: Fedora update for libsilc SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA29465 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/29465/ CRITICAL: Less critical IMPACT: DoS WHERE: >From remote OPERATING SYSTEM: Fedora 8 http://secunia.com/product/16769/ Fedora 7 http://secunia.com/product/15552/ DESCRIPTION: Fedora has issue an update for libsilc. This fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). For more information: SA29463 NOTE: Reportedly, code execution is not possible on Fedora systems. SOLUTION: Apply updated packages using the yum utility ("yum update libsilc"). ORIGINAL ADVISORY: https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-March/msg00513.html https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2008-March/msg00538.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA29463: http://secunia.com/advisories/29463/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------