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Debian 9 Stretch DLA-2775-1 Critical: Plib Integer Overflow Risk

debian lts
Calendar Grey October 2, 2021
Dist Debian Esm H88
Enhance plib to address the integer overflow vulnerability that results in unpredictable code execution.
One security issue has been discovered in plib
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Summary

Integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution.
The vulnerability is found in ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx file.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.8.5-7+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your plib packages.

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

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: plib
Version: 1.8.5-7+deb9u1
CVE ID: CVE-2021-38714

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