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Debian 8: DLA-1887-1 Moderate: Freetype Buffer Over-Read Fix

debian lts
Calendar Grey August 15, 2019
Dist Debian Esm H88
A vulnerability patch in freetype for Debian 8, enhancing safety and software reliability.
A buffer over-read in the t1-parser of freetype, a font engine, has been found and fixed by checking limits more sensible
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Summary


For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
2.5.2-3+deb8u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your freetype 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



Package: freetype
Version: 2.5.2-3+deb8u3
CVE ID: CVE-2015-9290

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