Several issues have been found in zlib, a compression library. They are basically about improper big-endian CRC calculation, improper left shift of negative integers and improper pointer arithmetic. . Package : zlib Version : 1:1.2.8.dfsg-2+deb8u1 CVE ID : CVE-2016-9840 CVE-2016-9841 CVE-2016-9842 CVE-2016-9843 Several issues have been found in zlib, a compression library. They are basically about improper big-endian CRC calculation, improper left shift of negative integers and improper pointer arithmetic. For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version 1:1.2.8.dfsg-2+deb8u1. We recommend that you upgrade your zlib 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 . Update zlib Version 1:1.2.8.dfsg-2+deb8u2 to mitigate severe vulnerabilities linked to CRC calculations and pointer manipulation, enhancing overall stability.. Debian Security, zlib Update, System Upgrade. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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