Debian LTS: DLA-2501-1: influxdb security update

An issue has been found in influxdb, a scalable datastore for metrics, events, and real-time analytics. By using a JWT token with an empty shared secret, one is able to bypass

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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2501-1                This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                    Thorsten Alteholz
December 20, 2020                             https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : influxdb
Version        : 1.1.1+dfsg1-4+deb9u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2019-20933


An issue has been found in influxdb, a scalable datastore for metrics, 
events, and real-time analytics.
By using a JWT token with an empty shared secret, one is able to bypass 
authentication in services/httpd/handler.go.


For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.1.1+dfsg1-4+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your influxdb packages.

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

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