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Debian 9: DLA-3019-1 Critical: Admesh Heap-Based Buffer Over-Read

debian lts
Calendar Grey May 23, 2022
Dist Debian Esm H88
A security alert for Debian LTS concerning admesh has been issued, addressing a heap overflow vulnerability that compromises system integrity. Users should upgrade quickly to mitigate risks
One security issue has been found in a tool for processing triangulated solid meshes admesh
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Summary

A heap-based buffer over-read in stl_update_connects_remove_1 (called from
stl_remove_degenerate) in connect.c was detected which might lead to memory
corruption and other potential consequences.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
0.98.2-3+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your admesh packages.

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

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: admesh
Version: 0.98.2-3+deb9u1
CVE ID: CVE-2018-25033
Debian Bug: 1010770

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