Debian: DSA-3407-1: dpkg security update
Debian: DSA-3407-1: dpkg security update
Hanno Boeck discovered a stack-based buffer overflow in the dpkg-deb component of dpkg, the Debian package management system. This flaw could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution if a user or an automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted Debian binary
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3407-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso November 26, 2015 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : dpkg CVE ID : CVE-2015-0860 Hanno Boeck discovered a stack-based buffer overflow in the dpkg-deb component of dpkg, the Debian package management system. This flaw could potentially lead to arbitrary code execution if a user or an automated system were tricked into processing a specially crafted Debian binary package (.deb) in the old style Debian binary package format. This update also includes updated translations and additional bug fixes. For the oldstable distribution (wheezy), this problem has been fixed in version 1.16.17. For the stable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in version 1.17.26. We recommend that you upgrade your dpkg 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.