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- RHSA-2007:0220
RHSA-2007:0220: Moderate: gcc security and bug fix update
First published: Tue May 01 2007(Updated: )
The gcc packages include C, C++, Java, Fortran 77, Objective C, and Ada 95<br>GNU compilers and related support libraries.<br>Jürgen Weigert discovered a directory traversal flaw in fastjar. An<br>attacker could create a malicious JAR file which, if unpacked using<br>fastjar, could write to any files the victim had write access to.<br>(CVE-2006-3619)<br>These updated packages also fix several bugs, including:<br><li> two debug information generator bugs </li> <li> two internal compiler errors </li> In addition to this, protoize.1 and unprotoize.1 manual pages have been<br>added to the package and __cxa_get_exception_ptr@@CXXABI_1.3.1 symbol has<br>been added into libstdc++.so.6.<br>For full details regarding all fixed bugs, refer to the package changelog<br>as well as the specified list of bug reports from bugzilla.<br>All users of gcc should upgrade to these updated packages, which contain<br>backported patches to resolve these issues.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNU Compiler Collection |
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Reference Links
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=198912
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=205919
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=207277
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=207303
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=214353
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/bugzilla/show_bug.cgi?id=218377
- http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/#moderate
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2007:0220 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2007:0220?
The severity of RHSA-2007:0220 is classified as critical due to the directory traversal flaw in fastjar.
How do I fix RHSA-2007:0220?
To fix RHSA-2007:0220, update the gcc packages to the latest version provided by your operating system vendor.
What vulnerabilities are addressed in RHSA-2007:0220?
RHSA-2007:0220 addresses a directory traversal flaw in the fastjar tool included in the gcc packages.
Who discovered the vulnerability noted in RHSA-2007:0220?
The vulnerability in RHSA-2007:0220 was discovered by Jürgen Weigert.
What is the risk of not addressing RHSA-2007:0220?
Not addressing RHSA-2007:0220 could allow attackers to exploit the directory traversal flaw to gain unauthorized access to files on the system.
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