CVE-2015-5297 Numerical overflow in pointer arithmetic. . Package : pixman Version : 0.32.6-3+deb8u1 CVE ID : CVE-2015-5297 CVE-2015-5297 Numerical overflow in pointer arithmetic. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version 0.32.6-3+deb8u1. We recommend that you upgrade your pixman 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 . Upgrading the pixman package on Debian 8 is advised to resolve existing vulnerabilities. Fixing the numerical overflow in pointer operations is also key for system stability and security. Pixman Update, Debian LTS Advisory, Numerical Overflow Fix. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
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