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    Debian LTS: DLA-2019-1: exiv2 security update

    Date02 Dec 2019
    CategoryDebian LTS
    67
    Posted ByLinuxSecurity Advisories
    A corrupted or specially crafted CRW images might exceed the overall buffersize to cause a denial of service. 
    
Package        : exiv2
Version        : 0.24-4.1+deb8u5
CVE ID         : CVE-2019-17402


A corrupted or specially crafted CRW images might exceed the overall
buffersize to cause a denial of service.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
0.24-4.1+deb8u5.

We recommend that you upgrade your exiv2 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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