Package        : zutils
Version        : 1.3-4+deb8u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2018-1000637
Debian Bug     : 902936


zutils version prior to version 1.8-pre2 contains a buffer
overflow vulnerability in zcat which happened with some
input files when the '-v, --show-nonprinting' option was
used (or indirectly enabled). This can result in potential
denial of service or arbitrary code execution. This attack
appear is exploitable via the victim openning a crafted
compressed file and has been fixed in 1.8-pre2.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in
version 1.3-4+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your zutils 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

Regards,
Daniel

Debian LTS: DLA-1505-1: zutils security update

September 15, 2018
zutils version prior to version 1.8-pre2 contains a buffer overflow vulnerability in zcat which happened with some input files when the '-v, --show-nonprinting' option was

Summary

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in
version 1.3-4+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your zutils 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

Regards,
Daniel


Severity
Package : zutils
Version : 1.3-4+deb8u1
CVE ID : CVE-2018-1000637
Debian Bug : 902936

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