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Bug in zlib Affects Many Linux Programs

Posted by michael on from the sauce-for-the-gander dept.

SirTimbly writes: "CNET is reporting that there is a buffer overflow problem with zlib in linux, which is used for network compression. Supposedly, someone could remotely cause a buffer overflow through mozilla, X11 and many other programs." The advisory from Red Hat is available.

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  1. zdnet running same by tuanjim_2001 · · Score: 0, Redundant

    incase of /. effect Zdnet . And this one is a little, emphsis on a little, bit more techincal. Cause cnet is for the mindless sometimes.

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  2. Ouch!!... by Kutsal · · Score: -1, Redundant

    Is there anything in a Linux distro that doesn't use zLib?? Man, this is huge...
    Is there any more information on this vulnerability?

    On the other hand, let's see how long it takes for zLib maintainers to come up with a patch.. :)

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