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SuSE XScreenSaver Package Multiple Vulnerabilities

Dec 1, 2003 6:50AM PST

SuSE have reported that xscreensaver packages shipped with SuSE Linux 9.0, are prone to multiple vulnerabilities. These issues include a crash when xscreensaver is handling the verification of authentication credentials. SuSE has also reported that xscreensaver is prone to several insecure temporary file creation vulnerabilities.

SuSE has announced that they will be addressing these issues in a pending advisory.

vulnerable S.u.S.E. Linux 9.0

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/9125/info/

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