A packer security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 9 LTS.

DLA 2455-1: packer security update

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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2455-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org
  https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Brian May
November 19, 2020   https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : packer
Version : 0.10.2+dfsg-6+deb9u1
CVE ID : CVE-2020-9283

golang-go.crypto was recently updated with a fix for CVE-2020-9283. This in
turn requires all packages that use the affected code to be recompiled in order
to pick up the security fix.

CVE-2020-9283

SSH signature verification could cause Panic when given
invalid Public key.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
0.10.2+dfsg-6+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your packer packages.

For the detailed security status of packer please refer to
its security tracker page at:
  https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/packer

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