Technical Description

Debian has released updated packages to address multiple vulnerabilities identified in FreeType. These flaws could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary commands. For additional information, see : VUPEN/ADV-2006-1868

Affected Products

Debian GNU/Linux old-stable (woody)
Debian GNU/Linux stable (sarge)
Debian GNU/Linux unstable (sid)

Solution

Debian GNU/Linux old-stable (woody) - Upgrade to version 2.0.9-1woody1
Debian GNU/Linux stable (sarge) - Upgrade to version 2.1.7-2.5
Debian GNU/Linux unstable (sid) - A fix will be available soon

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2264
http://www.frsirt.com/english/reference/13245

ChangeLog

2006-06-12 : Initial release

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