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03/27/2001 Archived Entry: "Linux PR: Avaya Labs Releases Free Linux Security Software to Battle Hacker Attacks in Programs and Web Sites"

Linux PR: Avaya Labs Releases Free Linux Security Software to Battle Hacker Attacks in Programs and Web Sites
Avaya Labs announced today it is releasing Libsafe(TM) 2.0, an enhanced version of its free security software for the popular Linux operating system. Libsafe version 2.0 adds the ability to protect against security attacks that exploit ``format string'' vulnerabilities in software, including programs that are widely deployed as part of the Internet infrastructure.