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Debian 8 Important Notice: DLA-1458-1 Addressing XML Security DoS Issue

debian lts
Calendar Grey August 6, 2018
Dist Debian Esm H88
Correction for XML framework in Debian Jessie resolves service interruptions caused by NULL pointer dereferencing. It is recommended to upgrade.
It was discovered that the Apache XML Security for C++ library performed insufficient validation of KeyInfo hints, which could result in denial of service via NULL pointer derefere...
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security advisory denial of service Debian XML library C++ security

Summary

We recommend that you upgrade your xml-security-c 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


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<pre><font face="Courier">Package: xml-security-c
Version: 1.7.2-3+deb8u1
CVE ID: not yet available
Debian Bug: 905332

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