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Debian: DSA-5214-1 Critical: Kicad Buffer Overflow Risk Update

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Calendar Grey August 21, 2022
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Numerous buffer overflow vulnerabilities identified in Kicad may enable unauthorized code execution. Users are advised to apply the latest updates.
Multiple buffer overflows were discovered in Kicad, a suite of programs for the creation of printed circuit boards, which could result in the execution of arbitrary code if malform...

Summary

Multiple buffer overflows were discovered in Kicad, a suite of programs
for the creation of printed circuit boards, which could result in the
execution of arbitrary code if malformed Gerber/Excellon files.

For the stable distribution (bullseye), these problems have been fixed in
version 5.1.9+dfsg1-1+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your kicad packages.

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

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: kicad
CVE ID: CVE-2022-23803 CVE-2022-23804 CVE-2022-23946 CVE-2022-23947

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