Packages
- kdelibs -
Details
It was discovered that start_kdeinit in KDE 3 did not properly sanitize
its input. A local attacker could exploit this to send signals to other
processes and cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary
code. (CVE-2008-1671)
It was discovered that start_kdeinit in KDE 3 did not properly sanitize
its input. A local attacker could exploit this to send signals to other
processes and cause a denial of service or possibly execute arbitrary
code. (CVE-2008-1671)
Update instructions
After a standard system upgrade you need to restart your session to effect the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 8.04 hardy | kdelibs4c2a – 4:3.5.9-0ubuntu7.1 | ||
| 7.10 gutsy | kdelibs4c2a – 4:3.5.8-0ubuntu3.4 | ||
| 7.04 feisty | kdelibs4c2a – 4:3.5.6-0ubuntu14.3 | ||
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