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CNET News.com: Corel hurries to fix Linux security hole

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Stephen Shankland
Jan 27, 2000

“Corel is working to patch a bug with its version of Linux that
could let unauthorized users gain access to machines running Corel
Linux.”

A program called Corel Update has a problem that lets
ordinary users take actions ordinarily only reserved for system
administrators.

“Fixing the vulnerability is a “top priority for Corel,” the
company said, and a fix will be posted on the company’s Web site.
The problem was identified by Cesar Tascon Alvarez.”


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