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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3874-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                       Daniel Leidert
September 05, 2024                            https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : nsis
Version        : 3.06.1-1+deb11u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2023-37378
Debian Bug     : 1040880

CVE-2023-37378

    Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) before 3.09 mishandles
    access control for an uninstaller directory.

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
3.06.1-1+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your nsis packages.

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

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-3874-1: nsis Security Advisory Updates

September 4, 2024
CVE-2023-37378 Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) before 3.09 mishandles access control for an uninstaller directory

Summary

Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) before 3.09 mishandles
access control for an uninstaller directory.

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
3.06.1-1+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your nsis packages.

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

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 : nsis
Version : 3.06.1-1+deb11u1
CVE ID : CVE-2023-37378
Debian Bug : 1040880

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