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Package        : freetype
Version        : 2.4.9-1.1+deb7u6
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-8105
Debian Bug     : 861220 860303

It was found that an out of bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer
overflow could be triggered in freetype via a crafted font.

This update also reverts the fix for CVE-2016-10328, as it was
determined that freetype 2.4.9 is not affected by that issue.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
2.4.9-1.1+deb7u6.

We recommend that you upgrade your freetype 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

Debian LTS: DLA-918-1: freetype security update

April 26, 2017
It was found that an out of bounds write caused by a heap-based buffer overflow could be triggered in freetype via a crafted font

Summary

This update also reverts the fix for CVE-2016-10328, as it was
determined that freetype 2.4.9 is not affected by that issue.

For Debian 7 "Wheezy", these problems have been fixed in version
2.4.9-1.1+deb7u6.

We recommend that you upgrade your freetype 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


Severity
Package : freetype
Version : 2.4.9-1.1+deb7u6
CVE ID : CVE-2017-8105
Debian Bug : 861220 860303

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