Ubuntu Security Update Fixes Zlib Denial of Service Vulnerability
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- Ubuntu Security Update Fixes Zlib Denial of Service Vulnerability
- Ubuntu Security Update Fixes KDE Kate Temp File Creation Issue
- Ubuntu Security Update Fixes Mozilla Firefox Vulnerabilities
- Kicking Linux’s tires
Ubuntu Security Update Fixes Zlib Denial of Service Vulnerability
FrSIRT – Jul 21, 2005
This flaw is due to an input validation error when processing specially crafted files, which could be exploited by attackers to cause programs which use zlib to crash when opening an invalid file. For additional information, see :.
Ubuntu Security Update Fixes KDE Kate Temp File Creation Issue
FrSIRT – Jul 21, 2005
The problem is that a file backup is created by Kate and Kwrite with default permissions even if the original file had more restrictive permissions, which may be exploited by a local attacker to read the created files. For additional information, see :.
Ubuntu Security Update Fixes Mozilla Firefox Vulnerabilities
FrSIRT – Jul 21, 2005
These flaws could be exploited by malicious websites to conduct cross site scripting attacks or compromise a vulnerable system. For additional information, see :.
Kicking Linux’s tires
PC-Welt – Jul 21, 2005
These days there are many so-called Live CD versions of Linux that boot and run from a CD-ROM. Ubuntu Linux, the winner of our 2005 World Class Award for Best Linux Distribution, has a Live CD version available for download. Now, here comes the question that's arrived in my inbox so many times, I'm embarrassed for not having spelled out the answer before. Question: "How do I download a stinkin' CD?"Answer: Linux Live CDs and installation CDs are often made available for download as files with an. These files are a snapshot image of a CD-ROM's file system…
On my copy of Roxio Easy CD Creator, for instance, I use File, Record CD from CD Image. )So, for the cost of a disc and the time and bandwidth it takes to download one ISO image (which varies widely depending on the size of the image and the speed of your connection), you get the chance to see if an entirely Free operating system — one that is virus-free, spyware-free, and so on (insert the rest of my typical "The Pleasures of Free Software" sermon here) — floats your boat. Boot up an Ubuntu Live CD and have a good look around. Kick the tires all you like. Open a spreadsheet you brought home from the office.
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