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Debian 7 Wheezy DLA-997-1 Critical: libffi Code Execute Threat

debian lts
Calendar Grey June 21, 2017
Dist Debian Esm H88
Enhance libffi framework versions promptly due to a severe vulnerability that permits unauthorized code execution on Debian LTS platforms. Take immediate action!
libffi requests an executable stack allowing attackers to more easily trigger arbitrary code execution by overwriting the stack

Summary

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
3.0.10-3+deb7u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your libffi 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: libffi
Version: 3.0.10-3+deb7u1
CVE ID: CVE-2017-1000376

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