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RHSA-2003-193: arts

Vulnerability Assessment Summary
Check for the version of the arts packages

Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Assessment

Updated KDE packages that resolve a vulnerability in KDE's SSL
implementation are now available.

KDE is a graphical desktop environment for the X Window System.

KDE versions 2.2.2 and earlier have a vulnerability in their SSL
implementation that makes it possible for users of Konqueror and other SSL
enabled KDE software to fall victim to a man-in-the-middle attack.

Users of KDE should upgrade to these erratum packages, which contain KDE
2.2.2 with a backported patch to correct this vulnerability.

Solution : http://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2003-193.html
Network Security Threat Level: High

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