Package        : nss
Version        : 2:3.26-1+debu7u3
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-5461 CVE-2017-5462
Debian Bug     : 862958

The NSS library is vulnerable to two security issues:

CVE-2017-5461

    Out-of-bounds write in Base64 encoding. This can trigger a crash
    (denial of service) and might be exploitable for code execution.

CVE-2017-5462

    A flaw in DRBG number generation where the internal state V does not
    correctly carry bits over.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
2:3.26-1+debu7u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your nss packages.

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

-- 
Raphaël Hertzog ◈ Debian Developer

Support Debian LTS: https://www.freexian.com/lts/debian/
Learn to master Debian: https://debian-handbook.info/get/

Debian LTS: DLA-946-1: nss security update

May 19, 2017
The NSS library is vulnerable to two security issues: CVE-2017-5461

Summary


The NSS library is vulnerable to two security issues:

CVE-2017-5461

Out-of-bounds write in Base64 encoding. This can trigger a crash
(denial of service) and might be exploitable for code execution.

CVE-2017-5462

A flaw in DRBG number generation where the internal state V does not
correctly carry bits over.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
2:3.26-1+debu7u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your nss packages.

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

--
Raphaël Hertzog ◈ Debian Developer

Support Debian LTS: https://www.freexian.com/lts/debian/
Learn to master Debian: https://debian-handbook.info/get/


Severity 
Package        : nss
Version : 2:3.26-1+debu7u3
CVE ID : CVE-2017-5461 CVE-2017-5462
Debian Bug : 862958

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