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DSA-6529-1 libwebsockets - security update
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DSA-6529-1 release notes and known issues
DSA-6529-1 libwebsockets - security update
Scope: Debian. This update record adds version, fix and known-issue context. Its publication date is not a lifecycle boundary.
Summary
It was discovered that missing input validation in the hpack path header parser of libwebsockets could result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code. https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DSA-6529-1
Improvements and security content
- It was discovered that missing input validation in the hpack path header parser of libwebsockets could result in denial of service or potentially the execution of arbitrary code. https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/DSA-6529-1
Known issues
Publisher statementNot stated. The verified publisher record does not contain a known-issues statement.
Affected products and versions
Products
- Debian
Affected versions
- See the official publisher source for applicability.
Fixed versions or updates
- No fixed version is stated in this record.
Recommended action
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