Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 updated
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The Debian Project http://www.debian.org/
Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 updated press@debian.org
April 7th, 2007 http://www.debian.org/News/2007/20070407
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Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 updated
The Debian project has updated the stable distribution Debian GNU/Linux
3.1 (codename `sarge'). This update mainly adds security updates to the
stable release, along with a few corrections to serious problems. Those
who frequently update from security.debian.org won't have to update many
packages and most updates from security.debian.org are included in this
update.
In preparation for the upcoming release of Debian GNU/Linux 4.0
(codename `etch'), Debian GNU/Linux 3.1 will be moved to the `oldstable'
part of the archive. Users who would like to continue using Debian
GNU/Linux 3.1 are advised to update their /etc/apt/sources.list network
sources to refer to `sarge' instead of `stable'.
Please note that this update does not constitute a new version of Debian
GNU/Linux 3.1 but only updates some of the packages included. There is
no need to throw away 3.1 CDs. Instead you only need to update against
ftp.debian.org or a mirror after an installation, in order to
incorporate those changes. New CD and DVD images will be delayed until
after the release of `etch' and will be available at the regular
locations.
Upgrading to this revision online is usually done by pointing the
`apt' package tool (see the sources.list(5) manual page) to one of
Debian's many FTP or HTTP mirrors. A comprehensive list of mirrors is
available at:
<http://www.debian.org/distrib/ftplist>
Miscellaneous Bugfixes
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This stable update adds a few important corrections to the following
packages.
Package Reason
base-installer Fix for kernel ABI bump (fix regression from 3.1r5)
glibc Get architectures back in sync
Security Updates
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This revision adds the following security updates to the stable release.
The Security Team has already released an advisory for each of these
updates.
Advisory ID Package(s) Correction(s)
DSA 1240 links2 Arbitrary shell command execution
DSA 1262 gnomemeeting Arbitrary code execution
DSA 1263 clamav Denial of service
DSA 1264 php4 Several vulnerabilities
DSA 1265 mozilla Several vulnerabilities
DSA 1266 gnupg Signature forgery
DSA 1267 webcalendar Remote file inclusion
DSA 1268 libwpd Arbitrary code execution
DSA 1269 lookup-el Insecure temporary file
DSA 1270 openoffice.org Several vulnerabilities
DSA 1271 openafs Remote privilege escalation
DSA 1272 tcpdump Denial of service
DSA 1273 nas Multiple remote vulnerabilities
DSA 1274 file Arbitrary code execution
DSA 1275 zope2.7 Cross-site scripting flaw
DSA 1276 krb5 Several vulnerabilities
DSA 1277 xmms Arbitrary code execution
DSA 1278 man-db Arbitrary code execution
The complete list of all accepted and rejected packages together with
rationale is on the preparation page for this revision:
<http://release.debian.org/stable/3.1/3.1r6/>
URLs
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The complete lists of packages that have changed with this revision:
<http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/sarge/ChangeLog>
The current stable distribution:
<http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/stable>
Proposed updates to the stable distribution:
<http://ftp.debian.org/debian/dists/proposed-updates>
Stable distribution information (release notes, errata etc.):
<http://www.debian.org/releases/stable/>
Security announcements and information:
<http://www.debian.org/security/>
About Debian
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volunteer their time and effort in order to produce the completely
free operating systems Debian GNU/Linux.
Contact Information
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For further information, please visit the Debian web pages at
<http://www.debian.org/>, send mail to <press@debian.org>, or
contact the stable release team at <debian-release@lists.debian.org>.
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