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Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 Update 6 Released

Vivek Gite — Thu, 18 Dec 2008 14:07:25 +0000

Didn't take long to release new updated version.
The Debian project is pleased to announce the sixth update of its stable distribution Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 (codename "etch"). This update mainly adds corrections for security problems to the stable release, along with a few adjustment to serious problems. This update has been rated as having important security impact. You are advised to upgrade system ASAP.

Security Update: Debian Linux Kernel Local / Remote Vulnerabilities

Vivek Gite — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 18:54:14 +0000

Debian project today released a pair of security updates to plug at least ten security holes in its core called Linux kernel. Several vulnerabilities have been discovered in the Linux kernel that may lead to a denial of service or privilege escalation. This update has been rated as having important security impact.

Security Alert: Streamripper buffer overflow bug

Vivek Gite — Sat, 08 Nov 2008 19:09:39 +0000

Multiple buffer overflows involving HTTP header and playlist parsing have been discovered in streamripper (CVE-2007-4337, CVE-2008-4829).

Download of the day: Debian 4.0r1 Released (updated version)

Vivek Gite — Sat, 18 Aug 2007 21:16:24 +0000

Finally Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 updated. The Debian project has updated the stable distribution Debian GNU/Linux 4.0 (codename Etch). This update adds security updates to the stable release, together with a few corrections to serious problems. As always, the first point release also corrects a few issues that have been noticed too late in the release [...]