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Debian LTS: DLA-2117-1 Moderate: Zsh Privilege Escalation

A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in zsh, a shell with lots of features, whereby a user could regain a formerly elevated privelege level even when such an action should not be permitted. . Package : zsh Version : 5.0.7-5+deb8u1 CVE ID : CVE-2019-20044 Debian Bug : 951458 A privilege escalation vulnerability was discovered in zsh, a shell with lots of features, whereby a user could regain a formerly elevated privelege level even when such an action should not be permitted. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version 5.0.7-5+deb8u1. We recommend that you upgrade your zsh 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 zsh from version 5.0.7-5+deb8u1 is vital to address a severe privilege escalation flaw, enhancing system security and reducing risks. Refer to the security advisory documentation. Debian Security, Zsh Update, Privilege Escalation. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Mar 02, 2020 Debian LTS