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Debian: DLA-2085-1 Moderate: zlib Security Issues Resolution

debian lts
Calendar Grey January 29, 2020
Dist Debian Esm H88
Update zlib Version 1:1.2.8.dfsg-2+deb8u2 to mitigate severe vulnerabilities linked to CRC calculations and pointer manipulation, enhancing overall stability.
Several issues have been found in zlib, a compression library
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security advisory software update debian zlib compression library improper arithmetic CRC calculation

Summary


For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version
1:1.2.8.dfsg-2+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your zlib 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: zlib
Version: 1:1.2.8.dfsg-2+deb8u1
CVE ID: CVE-2016-9840 CVE-2016-9841 CVE-2016-9842 CVE-2016-9843

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security advisory software update debian zlib compression library improper arithmetic CRC calculation

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