Hash: SHA256

Package        : db
Version        : 5.1.29-5+deb7u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-10140
Debian Bug     : 872436

It was found that the Berkeley DB reads DB_CONFIG from the current
working directory, leading to information leak by tricking privileged
processes into reading arbitrary files.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
5.1.29-5+deb7u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your db packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS

Debian LTS: DLA-1135-1: db security update

October 18, 2017
It was found that the Berkeley DB reads DB_CONFIG from the current working directory, leading to information leak by tricking privileged processes into reading arbitrary files

Summary

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
5.1.29-5+deb7u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your db packages.

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


Severity
Package : db
Version : 5.1.29-5+deb7u1
CVE ID : CVE-2017-10140
Debian Bug : 872436

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