---------------------------------------------------------------------- Do you have VARM strategy implemented? (Vulnerability Assessment Remediation Management) If not, then implement it through the most reliable vulnerability intelligence source on the market. Implement it through Secunia. For more information visit: http://secunia.com/advisories/business_solutions/ Alternatively request a call from a Secunia representative today to discuss how we can help you with our capabilities contact us at: sales@secunia.com ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Fedora update for pidgin SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA36431 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/36431/ DESCRIPTION: Fedora has issued an update for pidgin. This fixes a weakness, which can be exploited by malicious people to cause a DoS (Denial of Service). For more information: SA36384 SOLUTION: Apply updated packages using the yum utility ("yum update pidgin"). ORIGINAL ADVISORY: FEDORA-2009-8826: https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00959.html FEDORA-2009-8874: https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-August/msg00995.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA36384#3: http://secunia.com/advisories/36384/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- 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/advisories/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/advisories/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 ----------------------------------------------------------------------