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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2020.1840
cracklib2 security update
25 May 2020
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: cracklib2
Publisher: Debian
Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 8
Impact/Access: Increased Privileges -- Existing Account
Denial of Service -- Existing Account
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2016-6318
Reference: ESB-2017.2550
Original Bulletin:
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/2020/dla-2220
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Package : cracklib2
Version : 2.9.2-1+deb8u1
CVE ID : CVE-2016-6318
It was discovered that there was a stack-based buffer overflow when
parsing large GECOS fields in cracklib2, a pro-active password checker
library.
For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
2.9.2-1+deb8u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your cracklib2 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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