Packages
- cvs - Concurrent Versions System
Details
It was discovered that cvs incorrectly handled certain responses from
proxy servers. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious proxy
server, a remote attacker could cause cvs to crash, or possibly execute
arbitrary code.
It was discovered that cvs incorrectly handled certain responses from
proxy servers. If a user were tricked into connecting to a malicious proxy
server, a remote attacker could cause cvs to crash, or possibly execute
arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 11.10 oneiric | cvs – 2:1.12.13+real-6ubuntu0.1 | ||
| 11.04 natty | cvs – 1:1.12.13-12ubuntu1.11.04.1 | ||
| 10.10 maverick | cvs – 1:1.12.13-12ubuntu1.10.10.1 | ||
| 10.04 lucid | cvs – 1:1.12.13-12ubuntu1.10.04.1 | ||
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