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-----BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE----- Hash: SHA256 =========================================================================== AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution ESB-2019.0201 Multiple vulnerabilities were found in the journald component of systemd 23 January 2019 =========================================================================== AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary --------------------------------- Product: systemd Publisher: Debian Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 8 Impact/Access: Root Compromise -- Remote/Unauthenticated Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated Resolution: Patch/Upgrade CVE Names: CVE-2018-16865 CVE-2018-16864 Reference: ESB-2019.0126.2 ESB-2018.3569.3 Original Bulletin: https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00016.html - --------------------------BEGIN INCLUDED TEXT-------------------- Package : systemd Version : 215-17+deb8u9 CVE ID : CVE-2018-16864 CVE-2018-16865 Debian Bug : 918841 918848 Multiple vulnerabilities were found in the journald component of systemd which can lead to a crash or code execution. CVE-2018-16864 An allocation of memory without limits, that could result in the stack clashing with another memory region, was discovered in systemd-journald when many entries are sent to the journal socket. A local attacker, or a remote one if systemd-journal-remote is used, may use this flaw to crash systemd-journald or execute code with journald privileges. CVE-2018-16865 An allocation of memory without limits, that could result in the stack clashing with another memory region, was discovered in systemd-journald when a program with long command line arguments calls syslog. A local attacker may use this flaw to crash systemd-journald or escalate his privileges. Versions through v240 are vulnerable. For Debian 8 "Jessie", these problems have been fixed in version 215-17+deb8u9. We recommend that you upgrade your systemd 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. 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