A zlib security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 8 Extended LTS to address an issue that could result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code if specially crafted input is processed.
ELA-590-1 zlib security update
Package zlib
ELA-590-1 zlib security update
Version 1:1.2.8.dfsg-2+deb8u2
Related CVEs CVE-2018-25032
Danilo Ramos discovered that incorrect memory handling in zlib’s deflate handling could result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code if specially crafted input is processed.
For Debian 8 jessie, these problems have been fixed in version 1:1.2.8.dfsg-2+deb8u2.
We recommend that you upgrade your zlib packages.
Further information about Extended LTS security advisories can be found at: https://deb.freexian.com/extended-lts/
