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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3784-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                    Thorsten Alteholz
April 07, 2024                                https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : libcaca
Version        : 0.99.beta19-2.1+deb10u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2021-30498 CVE-2021-30499


Two issues have been found in libcaca, a colour ASCII art library.
Both are related to heap buffer overflow, which might lead to memory 
corruption.


For Debian 10 buster, these problems have been fixed in version
0.99.beta19-2.1+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libcaca packages.

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

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-3784-1: libcaca security update

April 7, 2024
Two issues have been found in libcaca, a colour ASCII art library

Summary

Two issues have been found in libcaca, a colour ASCII art library.
Both are related to heap buffer overflow, which might lead to memory
corruption.


For Debian 10 buster, these problems have been fixed in version
0.99.beta19-2.1+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libcaca packages.

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

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 : libcaca
Version : 0.99.beta19-2.1+deb10u1
CVE ID : CVE-2021-30498 CVE-2021-30499

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