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Debian 7 Wheezy DLA-962-1 Critical: Tnef Integer Underflow Issue

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Calendar Grey May 29, 2017
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Enhance tnef to resolve a crucial integer underflow vulnerability in Debian 7 Wheezy. Important security bulletin encompasses detailed update guidelines.
CVE-2017-8911 An integer underflow has been identified in the unicode_to_utf8() function in tnef 1.4.14
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Summary

An integer underflow has been identified in the unicode_to_utf8()
function in tnef 1.4.14. This might lead to invalid write
operations, controlled by an attacker.


For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
1.4.9-1+deb7u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your tnef 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



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Package: tnef
Version: 1.4.9-1+deb7u3
CVE ID: CVE-2017-8911

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