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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2489-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                    Thorsten Alteholz
December 10, 2020                             https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : minidlna
Version        : 1.1.6+dfsg-1+deb9u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2020-12695 CVE-2020-28926


It was discovered that missing input validation in minidlna, a lightweight 
DLNA/UPnP-AV server could result in the execution of arbitrary code. In 
addition minidlna was susceptible to the "CallStranger" UPnP 
vulnerability.


For Debian 9 stretch, these problems have been fixed in version 
1.1.6+dfsg-1+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your minidlna packages.

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

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-2489-1: minidlna security update

December 10, 2020
It was discovered that missing input validation in minidlna, a lightweight DLNA/UPnP-AV server could result in the execution of arbitrary code

Summary

It was discovered that missing input validation in minidlna, a lightweight
DLNA/UPnP-AV server could result in the execution of arbitrary code. In
addition minidlna was susceptible to the "CallStranger" UPnP
vulnerability.


For Debian 9 stretch, these problems have been fixed in version
1.1.6+dfsg-1+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your minidlna packages.

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

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 : minidlna
Version : 1.1.6+dfsg-1+deb9u1
CVE ID : CVE-2020-12695 CVE-2020-28926

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