Debian: DSA-3793-2: shadow regression update
Debian: DSA-3793-2: shadow regression update
The update for the shadow suite issued as DSA-3793-1 introduced a regression in su signal handling. If su receives a signal like SIGTERM, it is not propagated to the child. Updated packages are now available to correct this issue.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3793-2 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso May 17, 2017 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : shadow Debian Bug : 862806 The update for the shadow suite issued as DSA-3793-1 introduced a regression in su signal handling. If su receives a signal like SIGTERM, it is not propagated to the child. Updated packages are now available to correct this issue. For the stable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in version 1:4.2-3+deb8u4. We recommend that you upgrade your shadow 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.