A software-properties security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 8 Extended LTS to address an issue where an ansi escape sequence can be injection into software-properties.
ELA-266-1 software-properties security update
Package software-properties
ELA-266-1 software-properties security update
Version 0.92.25debian1+deb8u1
Related CVEs CVE-2020-15709
Jason A. Donenfeld found an ansi escape sequence injection into software-properties, a manager for apt repository sources. An attacker could manipulate the screen of a user prompted to install an additional repository (PPA).
For Debian 8 jessie, these problems have been fixed in version 0.92.25debian1+deb8u1.
We recommend that you upgrade your software-properties packages.
Further information about Extended LTS security advisories can be found at: https://deb.freexian.com/extended-lts/
