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Debian 8: DLA-2006-1 Critical: Libxdmcp Weak Entropy Issue

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

Calendar 2 Nov 25, 2019 Critical Debian LTS
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Fedora 26: Security Advisory for libXdmcp Update on Session Key Entropy

Security fix for CVE-2017-2625. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2017-09f65e5e00 2017-04-01 16:46:19.651051 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : libXdmcp Product : Fedora 26 Version : 1.1.2 Release : 5.fc26 URL : https://www.x.org/wiki/ Summary : X Display Manager Control Protocol library Description : X Display Manager Control Protocol library. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update Information: Security fix for CVE-2017-2625 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: [ 1 ] Bug #1427716 - CVE-2017-2625 libXdmcp: weak entropy usage for session keys [fedora-all] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1427716 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade libXdmcp' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/security/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Fedora 26 addresses a vulnerability in libXdmcp by strengthening the entropy in session keys, thereby improving overall security measures.. Fedora Security, libXdmcp Update, Session Key Protection. . Severity: Important. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Apr 01, 2017 Important Fedora
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Fedora 24: Security Advisory for libXdmcp Critical Session Key Issue

Security fix for CVE-2017-2625. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fedora Update Notification FEDORA-2017-bcb1999e65 2017-03-05 17:28:15.511158 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Name : libXdmcp Product : Fedora 24 Version : 1.1.2 Release : 5.fc24 URL : https://www.x.org/wiki/ Summary : X Display Manager Control Protocol library Description : X Display Manager Control Protocol library. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Update Information: Security fix for CVE-2017-2625 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- References: [ 1 ] Bug #1427716 - CVE-2017-2625 libXdmcp: weak entropy usage for session keys [fedora-all] https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1427716 -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This update can be installed with the "dnf" update program. Use su -c 'dnf upgrade libXdmcp' at the command line. For more information, refer to the dnf documentation available at https://dnf.readthedocs.io/en/latest/command_ref.html All packages are signed with the Fedora Project GPG key. More details on the GPG keys used by the Fedora Project can be found at https://fedoraproject.org/security/ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- _______________________________________________ package-announce mailing list -- This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. To unsubscribe send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Important security patch for Fedora 24's libXdmcp resolves low session key randomness. Update immediately.. libXdmcp Update,Fedora Security,Critical Update,Session Key Vulnerability. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Calendar 2 Mar 05, 2017 Critical Fedora
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