Debian: DSA-3965-1 Moderate Vulnerability in File Buffer Overflow DoS
debian
September 5, 2017
Thomas Jarosch discovered a stack-based buffer overflow flaw in file, a file type classification tool, which may result in denial of service if an ELF binary with a specially craft...
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Summary
For the stable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in
version 1:5.30-1+deb9u1.
For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in
version 1:5.32-1.
We recommend that you upgrade your file 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/
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Package: file
CVE ID: CVE-2017-1000249
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