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>> Debian Security Update Fixes LibTIFF File Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities

Title : Debian Security Update Fixes LibTIFF File Handling Buffer Overflow Vulnerabilities
VUPEN ID : VUPEN/ADV-2006-2227
CVE ID : CVE-2006-2193 - CVE-2006-2656
Rated as : Moderate Risk

Remotely Exploitable : Yes
Locally Exploitable : Yes
Release Date : 2006-06-08

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Debian has released updated packages to address two vulnerabilities identified in LibTIFF. These flaws could be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary commands. For additional information, see : VUPEN/ADV-2006-2197

Affected Products

Debian GNU/Linux old-stable (woody)
Debian GNU/Linux stable (sarge)
Debian GNU/Linux unstable (sid)

Solution

Debian GNU/Linux old-stable (woody) - Upgrade to version 3.5.5-7woody2
Debian GNU/Linux stable (sarge) - Upgrade to version 3.7.2-5
Debian GNU/Linux unstable (sid) - Upgrade to version 3.8.2-4

References

http://www.vupen.com/english/advisories/2006/2227
http://www.frsirt.com/english/reference/13104

ChangeLog

2006-06-08 : Initial release

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