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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3857-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                           Chris Lamb
September 03, 2024                            https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : libtommath
Version        : 1.2.0-6+deb11u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2023-36328

It was discovered that there was a series of integer overflow
vulnerabilities in LibTomMath, a multiple-precision mathematics
library.

This could have led attackers to execute arbitrary code and/or cause
a denial of service (DoS).

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
1.2.0-6+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libtommath packages.

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

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-3857-1: libtommath Security Advisory Updates

September 3, 2024
It was discovered that there was a series of integer overflow vulnerabilities in LibTomMath, a multiple-precision mathematics library

Summary

This could have led attackers to execute arbitrary code and/or cause
a denial of service (DoS).

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
1.2.0-6+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libtommath packages.

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

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 : libtommath
Version : 1.2.0-6+deb11u1
CVE ID : CVE-2023-36328

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