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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2019.1069
gpsd security update
1 April 2019
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: gpsd
Publisher: Debian
Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 8
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Denial of Service -- Remote/Unauthenticated
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2018-17937
Reference: ESB-2019.0493.2
Original Bulletin:
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/03/msg00040.html
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Package : gpsd
Version : 3.11-3+deb8u1
CVE ID : CVE-2018-17937
Debian Bug : 925327
A security vulnerability was discovered in gpsd, the Global Positioning
System daemon. A stack-based buffer overflow may allow remote attackers
to execute arbitrary code via traffic on port 2947/TCP or crafted JSON
inputs.
For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
3.11-3+deb8u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your gpsd 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
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