Mandrake Linux Security Advisory : zlib-pkgs (MDKSA-2002:023-1)

Matthias Clasen found a security issue in zlib that, when provided with certain input, causes zlib to free an area of memory twice. This 'double free' bug can be used to crash any programs that take untrusted compressed input, such as web browsers, email clients, image viewing software, etc. This...

RHEL 2.1 : cvs (RHSA-2003:013)

Updated CVS packages are now available for Red Hat Linux Advanced Server. These updates fix a vulnerability which would permit arbitrary command execution on servers configured to allow anonymous read-only access. Updated 06 Feb 2003 Added fixed packages for Advanced Workstation 2.1 CVS is a...

CVS Malformed Directory Request Double-free Privilege Escalation

According to its version number, the CVS server running on the remote host has a double free bug, which could allow a malicious user to elevate their privileges. C Tenable Network Security, Inc. include"compat.inc"; References: From: Stefan Esser Subject: Advisory 01/2003: CVS remote vulnerabilit...

FreeBSD-SA-03:01.cvs

-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA1 ============================================================================= FreeBSD-SA-03:01.cvs Security Advisory The FreeBSD Project Topic: remotely exploitable vulnerability in cvs server Category: contrib Module: contribcvs Announced: 2003-02-04...

CVS double free bug

Double free bug on processing directory request...

Critical: Red Hat Security Advisory: : : : Updated CVS packages available

Updated cvs packages are now available for Red Hat Linux 6.2, 7, 7.1, 7.2, 7.3, and 8.0. These updates close a vulnerability which would permit arbitrary command execution on servers configured to allow anonymous read-only access. Updated 16 April 2003 Added packages for Red Hat Linux on IBM...

Critical: Red Hat Security Advisory: cvs security update

Updated CVS packages are now available for Red Hat Linux Advanced Server. These updates fix a vulnerability which would permit arbitrary command execution on servers configured to allow anonymous read-only access. Updated 06 Feb 2003 Added fixed packages for Advanced Workstation 2.1 CVS is a...

Advisory CA-2002-07 Double Free Bug in zlib Compression Library

CERT Advisory CA-2002-07 Double Free Bug in zlib Compression Library Original release date: March 12, 2002 Last revised: -- Source: CERT/CC A complete revision history can be found at the end of this file. Systems Affected Any software that is linked to zlib 1.1.3 or earlier may be affected Data...

Double Free Bug in zlib Compression Library Corrupts malloc's Internal Data Structures

Overview There is a bug in the zlib compression library that may manifest itself as a vulnerability in programs that are linked with zlib. This may allow an attacker to conduct a denial-of-service attack, gather information, or execute arbitrary code. It is important to note that the CERT/CC has...