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Debian 7: DLA-1021-1 Moderate Security Alert for Jetty8 Timing Issue

It was discovered that Jetty8, a Java servlet engine and webserver, was vulnerable to a timing attack which might reveal cryptographic credentials such as passwords to a local user. . Hash: SHA512 Package : jetty8 Version : 8.1.3-4+deb7u1 CVE ID : CVE-2017-9735 Debian Bug : 864898 It was discovered that Jetty8, a Java servlet engine and webserver, was vulnerable to a timing attack which might reveal cryptographic credentials such as passwords to a local user. For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version 8.1.3-4+deb7u1. We recommend that you upgrade your jetty8 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 . Jetty8 exhibited susceptibility to a timing vulnerability that could lead to the disclosure of cryptographic keys. Essential patches have been implemented.. jetty8, servlet engine, security update, Debian LTS, timing attack. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jul 11, 2017 Debian LTS