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TITLE:
rPath update for gnome-ssh-askpass and openssh

SECUNIA ADVISORY ID:
SA29537

VERIFY ADVISORY:
http://secunia.com/advisories/29537/

CRITICAL:
Less critical

IMPACT:
Exposure of sensitive information

WHERE:
Local system

OPERATING SYSTEM:
rPath Linux 1.x
http://secunia.com/product/10614/

DESCRIPTION:
rPath has issued an update for gnome-ssh-askpass and openssh. This
fixes a vulnerability, which can be exploited by malicious, local
users to disclose sensitive information.

For more information:
SA29522

SOLUTION:
Update to the latest versions.
"gnome-ssh-askpass=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1/4.7p1-0.2-1"
"openssh=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1/4.7p1-0.2-1"
"openssh-client=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1/4.7p1-0.2-1"
"openssh-server=conary.rpath.com@rpl:1/4.7p1-0.2-1"

ORIGINAL ADVISORY:
http://wiki.rpath.com/wiki/Advisories:rPSA-2008-0120

OTHER REFERENCES:
SA29522:
http://secunia.com/advisories/29522/

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