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Debian LTS 9: DLA-2451-1 Critical: libvncserver Denial of Service

debian lts
Calendar Grey November 15, 2020
Dist Debian Esm H88
Enhance libvncserver as a result of a significant division by zero vulnerability to avert potential service disruptions. Update advised!
An issue has been found in libvncserver, an API to write one's own VNC server

Summary

An issue has been found in libvncserver, an API to write one's own VNC
server.
Due to some missing checks, a divide by zero could happen, which could
result in a denial of service.


For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
0.9.11+dfsg-1.3~deb9u6.

We recommend that you upgrade your libvncserver packages.

For the detailed security status of libvncserver please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/libvncserver

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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Package: libvncserver
Version: 0.9.11+dfsg-1.3~deb9u6
CVE ID: CVE-2020-25708

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