low: cracklib security update
low
An update for cracklib is now available for NewStart CGSL MAIN 6.06.
NewStart Security has rated this update as having a security impact of low. A Common Vunlnerability Scoring System(CVSS)base score, which gives a detailed severity rating, is available for each vulnerability from the CVElink(s) in the References section.
cracklib:
Security Fix(es):
cracklib: Stack-based buffer overflow in the FascistGecosUser function in lib/fascist.c in cracklib allows local users to cause a denial of service (application crash) or gain privileges via a long GECOS field, involving longbuffer.(CVE-2016-6318)
cracklib: bugfix
Solution:
For details on how to apply this update, which includes the changes described in this advisory, refer to:
http://security.gd-linux.com/how_to_apply_patch.html
Remember the build tag is 6.06.01B6.