Multiple heap buffer over reads were discovered in freexl, a library to read Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, which could result in denial of service.

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Debian Security Advisory DSA-4129-1                   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://www.debian.org/security/                       Moritz Muehlenhoff
March 02, 2018                        https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package        : freexl
CVE ID         : CVE-2018-7435 CVE-2018-7436 CVE-2018-7437 CVE-2018-7438 
                 CVE-2018-7439

Multiple heap buffer over reads were discovered in freexl, a library to
read Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, which could result in denial of
service.

For the oldstable distribution (jessie), these problems have been fixed
in version 1.0.0g-1+deb8u5.

For the stable distribution (stretch), these problems have been fixed in
version 1.0.2-2+deb9u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your freexl packages.

For the detailed security status of freexl please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/freexl

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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