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Debian DSA-4806-1: Critical Code Execution Threat in Minidlna

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Calendar Grey December 7, 2020
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Debian has released an update for minidlna that rectifies input verification issues and resolves UPnP security vulnerabilities to improve system defense.
It was discovered that missing input validation in minidlna, a lightweight DLNA/UPnP-AV server could result in the execution of arbitrary code

Summary

It was discovered that missing input validation in minidlna, a
lightweight DLNA/UPnP-AV server could result in the execution of
arbitrary code. In addition minidlna was susceptible to the
"CallStranger" UPnP vulnerability.

For the stable distribution (buster), these problems have been fixed in
version 1.2.1+dfsg-2+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your minidlna packages.

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

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: minidlna
CVE ID: CVE-2020-12695 CVE-2020-28926

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