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Family: Debian Local Security Checks --> Category: infos
[DSA740] DSA-740-1 zlib Vulnerability Scan
Vulnerability Scan Summary
DSA-740-1 zlib
Detailed Explanation for this Vulnerability Test
An error in the way zlib handles the inflation of certain compressed
files can cause a program which uses zlib to crash when opening an
invalid file.
This problem does not affect the old stable distribution (woody).
For the stable distribution (sarge), this problem has been fixed in
version 1.2.2-4.sarge.1.
For the unstable distribution, this problem has been fixed in version
1.2.2-7.
We recommend that you upgrade your zlib package.
Solution : http://www.debian.org/security/2005/dsa-740
Threat Level: High
Click HERE for more information and discussions on this network vulnerability scan.
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