Gentoo update for chromium

by Carol~ Moderator - 4/11/12 9:32 AM

In Reply to: VULNERABILITIES / FIXES - April 11, 2012 by Carol~ Moderator

Release Date : 2012-04-11

Criticality level : Highly critical
Impact : Unknown
Security Bypass
System access
Where : From remote
Solution Status : Vendor Patch

Operating System: Gentoo Linux

Description:
Gentoo has issued an update for chromium. This fixes multiple vulnerabilities, where some have unknown impacts while others can be exploited by malicious people to bypass certain security restrictions and compromise a user's system.

Solution:
Update to "www-client/chromium-18.0.1025.151" or later.

Original Advisory:
GLSA 201204-03:
http://www.gentoo.org/security/en/glsa/glsa-201204-03.xml

http://secunia.com/advisories/48749/