A plib security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 9 LTS to address an integer overflow vulnerability.
DLA 2775-1: plib security update
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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2775-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Anton Gladky
October 02, 2021 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : plib
Version : 1.8.5-7+deb9u1
CVE ID : CVE-2021-38714
One security issue has been discovered in plib.
Integer overflow vulnerability that could result in arbitrary code execution.
The vulnerability is found in ssgLoadTGA() function in src/ssg/ssgLoadTGA.cxx file.
For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.8.5-7+deb9u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your plib packages.
For the detailed security status of plib please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/plib
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