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- RHSA-2007:0957
RHSA-2007:0957: Moderate: opal security update
First published: Mon Oct 08 2007(Updated: )
Open Phone Abstraction Library (opal) is implementation of various<br>telephony and video communication protocols for use over packet based <br>networks.<br>In Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, the Ekiga application uses opal.<br>A flaw was discovered in the way opal handled certain Session Initiation <br>Protocol (SIP) packets. An attacker could use this flaw to crash an <br>application, such as Ekiga, which is linked with opal. (CVE-2007-4924)<br>Users should upgrade to these updated opal packages which contain a <br>backported patch to correct this issue.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Open Phone Abstraction Library | ||
| Red Hat Enterprise Linux | ||
| Ekiga |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of RHSA-2007:0957?
The severity of RHSA-2007:0957 is classified as moderate.
How do I fix RHSA-2007:0957?
To fix RHSA-2007:0957, apply the appropriate security updates provided by Red Hat for the Open Phone Abstraction Library (opal).
What are the affected systems for RHSA-2007:0957?
RHSA-2007:0957 affects Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5, specifically the Ekiga application that uses opal.
What is the purpose of Open Phone Abstraction Library (opal) in RHSA-2007:0957?
Open Phone Abstraction Library (opal) is used for implementing various telephony and video communication protocols over packet-based networks.
Was there a specific flaw identified in RHSA-2007:0957?
Yes, RHSA-2007:0957 identified a flaw in the way opal handled certain session parameters.
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