Protect yourself against future threats.
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA256
===========================================================================
AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2017.2225
file security update
6 September 2017
===========================================================================
AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
---------------------------------
Product: file
Publisher: Debian
Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 9
Linux variants
Impact/Access: Denial of Service -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2017-1000249
Original Bulletin:
http://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-3965
Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on
platforms other than Debian. It is recommended that administrators
running file check for an updated version of the software for their
operating system.
- --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT--------------------
- -----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE-----
Hash: SHA512
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debian Security Advisory DSA-3965-1 security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso
September 05, 2017 https://www.debian.org/security/faq
- - -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Package : file
CVE ID : CVE-2017-1000249
Thomas Jarosch discovered a stack-based buffer overflow flaw in file, a
file type classification tool, which may result in denial of service if
an ELF binary with a specially crafted .notes section is processed.
For the stable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in
version 1:5.30-1+deb9u1.
For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in
version 1:5.32-1.
We recommend that you upgrade your file packages.
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/
Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org
- -----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----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=suKv
- -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----
- --------------------------END INCLUDED TEXT--------------------
You have received this e-mail bulletin as a result of your organisation's
registration with AusCERT. The mailing list you are subscribed to is
maintained within your organisation, so if you do not wish to continue
receiving these bulletins you should contact your local IT manager. If
you do not know who that is, please send an email to auscert@auscert.org.au
and we will forward your request to the appropriate person.
NOTE: Third Party Rights
This security bulletin is provided as a service to AusCERT's members. As
AusCERT did not write the document quoted above, AusCERT has had no control
over its content. The decision to follow or act on information or advice
contained in this security bulletin is the responsibility of each user or
organisation, and should be considered in accordance with your organisation's
site policies and procedures. AusCERT takes no responsibility for consequences
which may arise from following or acting on information or advice contained in
this security bulletin.
NOTE: This is only the original release of the security bulletin. It may
not be updated when updates to the original are made. If downloading at
a later date, it is recommended that the bulletin is retrieved directly
from the author's website to ensure that the information is still current.
Contact information for the authors of the original document is included
in the Security Bulletin above. If you have any questions or need further
information, please contact them directly.
Previous advisories and external security bulletins can be retrieved from:
http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?cid=1980
===========================================================================
Australian Computer Emergency Response Team
The University of Queensland
Brisbane
Qld 4072
Internet Email: auscert@auscert.org.au
Facsimile: (07) 3365 7031
Telephone: (07) 3365 4417 (International: +61 7 3365 4417)
AusCERT personnel answer during Queensland business hours
which are GMT+10:00 (AEST).
On call after hours for member emergencies only.
===========================================================================
-----BEGIN PGP SIGNATURE-----
Comment: http://www.auscert.org.au/render.html?it=1967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=RLs0
-----END PGP SIGNATURE-----