---------------------------------------------------------------------- A new version (0.9.0.0 - Release Candidate 1) of the free Secunia PSI has been released. The new version includes many new and advanced features, which makes it even easier to stay patched. Download and test it today: https://psi.secunia.com/ Read more about this new version: https://psi.secunia.com/?page=changelog ---------------------------------------------------------------------- TITLE: Red Hat update for gnome-screensaver SECUNIA ADVISORY ID: SA29606 VERIFY ADVISORY: http://secunia.com/advisories/29606/ CRITICAL: Not critical IMPACT: Security Bypass WHERE: Local system OPERATING SYSTEM: Red Hat Enterprise Linux (v. 5 server) http://secunia.com/product/13652/ Red Hat Enterprise Linux Desktop (v. 5 client) http://secunia.com/product/13653/ DESCRIPTION: Red Hat has issued an update for gnome-screensaver. This fixes a security issue, which can be exploited by malicious people with physical access to bypass certain security restrictions. For more information: SA29595 SOLUTION: Updated packages are available via Red Hat Network. http://rhn.redhat.com ORIGINAL ADVISORY: https://rhn.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2008-0197.html OTHER REFERENCES: SA29595: http://secunia.com/advisories/29595/ ---------------------------------------------------------------------- About: This Advisory was delivered by Secunia as a free service to help everybody keeping their systems up to date against the latest vulnerabilities. Subscribe: http://secunia.com/secunia_security_advisories/ Definitions: (Criticality, Where etc.) http://secunia.com/about_secunia_advisories/ Please Note: Secunia recommends that you verify all advisories you receive by clicking the link. Secunia NEVER sends attached files with advisories. Secunia does not advise people to install third party patches, only use those supplied by the vendor. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Unsubscribe: Secunia Security Advisories http://secunia.com/sec_adv_unsubscribe/?email=packet%40packetstormsecurity.org ----------------------------------------------------------------------