Package        : hylafax
Version        : 3:6.0.6-6+deb8u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2018-17141


Luis Merino, Markus Vervier and Eric Sesterhenn discovered that missing
input sanitising in the Hylafax fax software could potentially result in
the execution of arbitrary code via a malformed fax message.


For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
3:6.0.6-6+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your hylafax 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-1515-1: hylafax security update

September 22, 2018
Luis Merino, Markus Vervier and Eric Sesterhenn discovered that missing input sanitising in the Hylafax fax software could potentially result in the execution of arbitrary code via...

Summary


For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
3:6.0.6-6+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your hylafax 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 : hylafax
Version : 3:6.0.6-6+deb8u1
CVE ID : CVE-2018-17141

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