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Debian: DSA-3021-2 Critical File Detection Regression Fix

This update corrects DSA 3021-1, which introduced a regression in the detection of a some "Composite Document Files" (CDF), marking them look as corrupted, with the error: "Can't expand summary_info". . -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3021-2 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.debian.org/security/ Luciano Bello September 10, 2014 http://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : file CVE ID : CVE-2014-0207 CVE-2014-0237 CVE-2014-0238 CVE-2014-3478 CVE-2014-3479 CVE-2014-3480 CVE-2014-3487 CVE-2014-3538 CVE-2014-3587 This update corrects DSA 3021-1, which introduced a regression in the detection of a some "Composite Document Files" (CDF), marking them look as corrupted, with the error: "Can't expand summary_info". On additional information, 5.11-2+deb7u4 changed the detection of certain text files in the same way php5 did this in 5.4.4-14+deb7u13. Since the new output is more accurate and this change also restored the better detection as seen in the squeeze version of file, this is not being reverted. For reference, the original advisory text follows: Multiple security issues have been found in file, a tool to determine a file type. These vulnerabilities allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service, via resource consumption or application crash. For the stable distribution (wheezy), these problems have been fixed in version 5.11-2+deb7u5. We recommend that you upgrade your file packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Notice regarding DSA-3021-2 resolving file identification problems withinDebian, including a fix for regression in Composite Document Formats.. Debian Security Advisory, File Package Update, Composite Document Files. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Sep 10, 2014 •Critical Debian