zip security update
Security Advisory: Low
An updated zip package that fixes a buffer overflow vulnerability is now
available.
The zip program is an archiving utility which can create ZIP-compatible
archives.
A buffer overflow bug has been discovered in zip when handling long file
names. An attacker could create a specially crafted path which could
cause zip to crash or execute arbitrary instructions. The Common
Vulnerabilities and Exposures project (cve.mitre.org) has assigned the name
CAN-2004-1010 to this issue.
Users of zip should upgrade to this updated package, which contains
backported patches and is not vulnerable to this issue.
Before applying this update, make sure that all previously-released
errata relevant to your system have been applied. Use Red Hat
Network to download and update your packages. To launch the Red Hat
Update Agent, use the following command:
up2date
For information on how to install packages manually, refer to the
following Web page for the System Administration or Customization
guide specific to your system:
http://www.redhat.com/docs/manuals/enterprise/
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