gdm security update

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 allow a local user to crash or freeze gdm, preventing access to the machine unti...

Conectiva 4.x5.x RedHat 6.x - pam_console Remote User

Conectiva 4.x5.x RedHat 6.x - pamconsole Remote User source: https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/1513/info There is a vulnerability in the Linux pamconsole module that could allow an attacker to remotely reboot the workstation or perform other actions limited to local users. If a workstation is...