Package        : libgd2
Version        : 2.1.0-5+deb8u14
CVE ID         : CVE-2018-14553
Debian Bug     : 951287


A vulnerability was discovered in libgd2, the GD graphics library,
whereby an attacker can employ a specific function call sequence to
trigger a NULL pointer dereference, subsequently crash the application
using libgd2, and create a denial of service.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
2.1.0-5+deb8u14.

We recommend that you upgrade your libgd2 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-2106-1: libgd2 security update

February 17, 2020
A vulnerability was discovered in libgd2, the GD graphics library, whereby an attacker can employ a specific function call sequence to trigger a NULL pointer dereference, subsequen...

Summary

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
2.1.0-5+deb8u14.

We recommend that you upgrade your libgd2 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        : libgd2
Version : 2.1.0-5+deb8u14
CVE ID : CVE-2018-14553
Debian Bug : 951287

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