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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2018.2836 [SECURITY] [DLA 1514-1] texlive-bin security update 24 September 2018 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: texlive-bin Publisher: Debian Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 8 UNIX variants (UNIX, Linux, OSX) Windows Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction Denial of Service -- Remote with User Interaction Resolution: Patch/Upgrade Original Bulletin: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00025.html Comment: This advisory references vulnerabilities in products which run on platforms other than Debian. It is recommended that administrators running texlive-bin check for an updated version of the software for their operating system. - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Package : texlive-bin Version : 2014.20140926.35254-6+deb8u1 CVE ID : not yet available Nick Roessler from the University of Pennsylvania has found a buffer overflow in texlive-bin, the executables for TexLive, the popular distribution of TeX document production system. This buffer overflow can be used for arbitrary code execution by crafting a special type1 font (.pfb) and provide it to users running pdf(la)tex, dvips or luatex in a way that the font is loaded. For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version 2014.20140926.35254-6+deb8u1. We recommend that you upgrade your texlive-bin 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 - --------------------------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: https://www.auscert.org.au/bulletins/ =========================================================================== 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 iQIVAwUBW6grrmaOgq3Tt24GAQjx0g/8CK1ZyLIs+CFRk3FQdB2hfxOsQhQdv3pf rGh6Jy6ZxA1jkyhCrysGZA4vQ9YfPqZDfjiw2OfNHO/zepF/lZQxyubItzY1z3Yu ctvp/TvWz4H2ncLOHgG2SyU7zV3LUSbqhoSNh5GvrqDpR3vYTi2bay/FQYAcW2vV tmednDWD353sV6rVS4P2sM1C2s1xRHa57UsWuPBs6SbT6KEticNz+kZChC939fHM NKPe84lHbSjfYwJm3bl1qSdM9TbhYxCTFKG3CGg6DzuimnIjnXj3F+fJuGBu5zyI C+yZoADcUhRU9uoTK0tUEDK+yzwQRaqPLLYuQAZo4lmwntF1jmNweIkBZyW0tOBa hgLC2JKqzN6fDPalvCJlCIndNBlw/7vznWGk+87FwNuFiB33lgsK7aEsB1HwSpCh hb8BcipES5COBzS+eB2TmRQM4/qOs/eUFWIyAYj8spmxULOM3lUBoPuNsD444kHq 8tljpDjPJhgaTaSGRV7uLJ9f2ZPaQlOviS889g+QAyJ/Cj+YdrUVHJZea5JI9raQ LWLdI5gTOwQmwTlSoAGpLSGG1BVw879JqmJLHx7tjHoylWnmcYHd/skfhym+GYLu FkAlvOCs2fCQjklBwCtJtB/PtwNvaXEi9fW0xpVQcROqvWOqBnGn0OGKVlT1uEvo FNNtRxg4j8s= =vXoB -----END PGP SIGNATURE-----