Debian 11 DSA-5489-1 Critical: file Denial of Service Issue
debian
September 4, 2023
A buffer overflow was found in file, a file type classification tool, which may result in denial of service if a specially crafted file is processed
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Summary
For the oldstable distribution (bullseye), this problem has been fixed
in version 1:5.39-3+deb11u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your file packages.
For the detailed security status of file please refer to its security
tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/file
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-2022-48554
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