RHSA-2004:536

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Red Hat Security Advisory: ncompress security update

view advisory published 2004-12-13

An updated ncompress package that fixes a buffer overflow and problem in the handling of files larger than 2 GB is now available.

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describes (1)

Related CVEs.

IDseverity exploitable
CVE-2001-1413UShigh7.5—
Stack-based buffer overflow in the comprexx function for ncompress 4.2.4 and earlier, when used in situations that cross security boundaries (such as FTP server), may allow remote…
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remediations (4)

  • FixedRed Hat Enterprise Linux AS (Advanced Server) version 2.1

    Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:536
  • FixedRed Hat Enterprise Linux ES version 2.1

    Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:536
  • FixedRed Hat Enterprise Linux WS version 2.1

    Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:536
  • FixedRed Hat Linux Advanced Workstation 2.1

    Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat Update Agent, use the following command: up2date For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the following Web page for the System Administration or Customization guide specific to your system: http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/

    https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2004:536
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