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Package        : libxcursor
Version        : 1:1.1.13-1+deb7u2
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-16612
Debian Bug     : 883792

It was discovered that libXcursor, a X cursor management library, is
prone to several heap overflows when parsing malicious files. An
attacker can take advantage of these flaws for arbitrary code execution,
if a user is tricked into processing a specially crafted cursor file.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1:1.1.13-1+deb7u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your libxcursor 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-1201-1: libxcursor security update

December 10, 2017
It was discovered that libXcursor, a X cursor management library, is prone to several heap overflows when parsing malicious files

Summary

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1:1.1.13-1+deb7u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your libxcursor 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 : libxcursor
Version : 1:1.1.13-1+deb7u2
CVE ID : CVE-2017-16612
Debian Bug : 883792

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