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Package        : exiv2
Version        : 0.23-1+deb7u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-9239
Debian Bug     : 863410

It was discovered that the exiv2 library fails to parse some crafted
tiff images, leading to denial of service via application crash.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
0.23-1+deb7u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your exiv2 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

Debian LTS: DLA-963-1: exiv2 security update

May 30, 2017
It was discovered that the exiv2 library fails to parse some crafted tiff images, leading to denial of service via application crash

Summary

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
0.23-1+deb7u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your exiv2 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


Severity
Package : exiv2
Version : 0.23-1+deb7u1
CVE ID : CVE-2017-9239
Debian Bug : 863410

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