It has been found, that libxdmcp, an X11 Display Manager Control Protocol library, uses weak entropy to generate keys. . Package : libxdmcp Version : 1:1.1.1-1+deb8u1 CVE ID : CVE-2017-2625 It has been found, that libxdmcp, an X11 Display Manager Control Protocol library, uses weak entropy to generate keys. Using arc4random_buf() from libbsd should avoid this flaw. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version 1:1.1.1-1+deb8u1. We recommend that you upgrade your libxdmcp 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 . Address the weak entropy issue in libxdmcp for improved key generation security. Important notice for Debian 8 users. It's advisable to upgrade now!. Libxdmcp Update, Debian LTS, Key Generation Flaw, Security Advisory. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team
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