Slackware Advisory SSA:2005-195-02 XV

  1. Network Vulnerabilities
  2. Slackware Local Security Checks
  3. Slackware Advisory SSA:2005-195-02 XV
Summary
The remote host is missing an update as announced via advisory SSA:2005-195-02.
Solution
https://secure1.securityspace.com/smysecure/catid.html?in=SSA:2005-195-02
Insight
New XV image viewer packages are available for Slackware 8.1, 9.0, 9.1, 10.0, 10.1, and -current to fix security issues. Format string and other issues could cause a crash or execution of arbitrary code if a specially crafted image is loaded with XV.
Severity
Medium Severity
Classification
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