Package        : gnulib
Version        : 20140202+stable-2+deb8u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2018-17942
Debian Bug     : 910757

Ben Pfaff discovered that the convert_to_decimal function in the GNU
Portability Library contains a heap-based buffer overflow because memory
is not allocated for a trailing '\0' character during %f processing.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
20140202+stable-2+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your gnulib 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-1543-1: gnulib security update

October 11, 2018
Ben Pfaff discovered that the convert_to_decimal function in the GNU Portability Library contains a heap-based buffer overflow because memory is not allocated for a trailing '\0' c...

Summary

We recommend that you upgrade your gnulib 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 : gnulib
Version : 20140202+stable-2+deb8u1
CVE ID : CVE-2018-17942
Debian Bug : 910757

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