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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2455-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                            Brian May
November 19, 2020                             https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : packer
Version        : 0.10.2+dfsg-6+deb9u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2020-9283

golang-go.crypto was recently updated with a fix for CVE-2020-9283. This in
turn requires all packages that use the affected code to be recompiled in order
to pick up the security fix.

CVE-2020-9283

    SSH signature verification could cause Panic when given
    invalid Public key.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
0.10.2+dfsg-6+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your packer packages.

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

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-2455-1: packer security update

November 19, 2020
golang-go.crypto was recently updated with a fix for CVE-2020-9283

Summary

CVE-2020-9283

SSH signature verification could cause Panic when given
invalid Public key.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
0.10.2+dfsg-6+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your packer packages.

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

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 : packer
Version : 0.10.2+dfsg-6+deb9u1
CVE ID : CVE-2020-9283

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