RHSA-2010:0657: Low: gdm security and bug fix update
The GNOME Display Manager (GDM) is a configurable re-implementation of XDM,the X Display Manager. GDM allows you to log in to your system with the XWindow System running, and supports running several different X sessions onyour local machine at the same time.A flaw was found in the way the gdm package was built. The gdm package wasmissing TCP wrappers support on 64-bit platforms, which could result in anadministrator believing they had access restrictions enabled when they didnot. (CVE-2007-5079)This update also fixes the following bug: sometimes the system would hang instead of properly shutting down when a user chose "Shut down" from the login screen. (BZ#625818)All users should upgrade to this updated package, which contains backportedpatches to correct these issues. GDM must be restarted for this update totake effect. Rebooting achieves this, but changing the runlevel from 5 to 3and back to 5 also restarts GDM.
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What is the severity of RHSA-2010:0657?
The severity of RHSA-2010:0657 is classified as low.
How do I fix RHSA-2010:0657?
To fix RHSA-2010:0657, update the gdm package to version 2.6.0.5-7.rhel4.19.e or later.
Which version of gdm is affected by RHSA-2010:0657?
RHSA-2010:0657 affects gdm version up to 2.6.0.5-7.rhel4.19.e.
Is there a workaround for RHSA-2010:0657?
There are no specific workarounds provided for RHSA-2010:0657 other than applying the available updates.
What does RHSA-2010:0657 address in GNOME Display Manager?
RHSA-2010:0657 addresses a flaw in the GNOME Display Manager that could potentially affect system security.