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SUSE-SA:2006:045: freetype2

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the freetype2 package

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

The remote host is missing the patch for the advisory SUSE-SA:2006:045 (freetype2).

This security update fixes crashes in the PCF handling of freetype2
which might be used to crash freetype2 using applications or even
to execude code in them.

Solution : http://www.suse.de/security/http://www.novell.com/linux/security/advisories/2006_45_freetype2.html
Network Security Threat Level: High

Networks Security ID:

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