security advisorymoderatebug fix
An infinite loop when --sparse is used with file shrinkage during read access was fixed in the GNU tar archiving utility. For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2830-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Adrian Bunk November 28, 2021 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : tar Version : 1.29b-1.1+deb9u1 CVE ID : CVE-2018-20482 Debian Bug : 917377 An infinite loop when --sparse is used with file shrinkage during read access was fixed in the GNU tar archiving utility. For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 1.29b-1.1+deb9u1. We recommend that you upgrade your tar packages. For the detailed security status of tar please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/tar 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 . Ubuntu Security Notice USN-5342-1 highlights a critical vulnerability in the zip command that has been patched. Users are strongly encouraged to upgrade.. Debian Update, Tar Security Patch, Infinite Loop Resolution. . LinuxSecurity.com Team
Nov 28, 2021
Debian LTS