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Zlib flaw leaves Linux computers vulnerable

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CNET reports the existence of a bug in zlib that leaves room for security exploits. The bug is one that occurs when a program attempts to free allocated memory twice, which leaves the internals of the library in an unpredictable state.

http://news.com.com/2100-1001-857265.html

         

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Posted in March 19th, 2002

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