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If through a vulnerability assessment, a network security issue is detected for the vulnerability below, applying the appropriate security patches in a timely matter is very important. If you have detected that your system has already been compromised, following CERT's Network Security recovery document will assist with recommended steps for system recovery. Home >> Browse Vulnerability Assessment Database >> Slackware Local Security Checks >> SSA-2003-300-01 gdm security update Vulnerability Assessment Details
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SSA-2003-300-01 gdm security update Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment GDM is the GNOME Display Manager, and is commonly used to provide a graphical login for local users. Upgraded gdm packages are available for Slackware 9.0, 9.1, and -current. These fix two vulnerabilities which could permit a local user to crash or freeze gdm, preventing access to the machine until a reboot. Sites using gdm should upgrade, especially sites such as computer labs that use gdm to provide public or semi-public access. More details about these issues may be found in the Common Vulnerabilities and Exposures (CVE) database: http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2003-0793 http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2003-0794 Networks Security ID: Vulnerability Assessment Copyright: This script is Copyright (C) 2005 Michel Arboi |
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