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An org-mode security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 10 LTS to address a potential code injection vulnerability.



[SECURITY] [DLA 3616-1] org-mode security update


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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3616-1 debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Chris Lamb
October 12, 2023 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package : org-mode
Version : 9.1.14+dfsg-3+deb10u1
CVE ID : CVE-2023-28617
Debian Bug : 1033341

It was discovered that there was a potential code injection
vulnerability in org-mode, a popular add-on for the Emacs text
editor.

Attackers could have executed arbitrary shell commands via a filename
(or directory name) that contained shell metacharacters.

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
9.1.14+dfsg-3+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your org-mode packages.

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

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