Debian: DSA-3208-2: freexl regression update
Debian: DSA-3208-2: freexl regression update
The update for freexl issued as DSA-3208-1 introduced a regression when handling certain Microsoft Excel spreadsheets files. Updated packages are now available to address this regression. For reference the original advisory text follows.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3208-2 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso November 14, 2015 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : freexl The update for freexl issued as DSA-3208-1 introduced a regression when handling certain Microsoft Excel spreadsheets files. Updated packages are now available to address this regression. For reference the original advisory text follows. Jodie Cunningham discovered multiple vulnerabilities in freexl, a library to read Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, which might result in denial of service or the execution of arbitrary code if a malformed Excel file is opened. For the oldstable distribution (wheezy), this problem has been fixed in version 1.0.0b-1+deb7u3. For the stable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in version 1.0.0g-1+deb8u3. We recommend that you upgrade your freexl packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.