Package        : ldm
Version        : 2:2.2.15-2+deb8u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2019-20373
Debian Bug     : #948538

It was discovered that a hook script of ldm, the display manager
for the Linux Terminal Server Project incorrectly parsed responses
from an SSH server which could result in local root privilege
escalation.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this issue has been fixed in ldm version
2:2.2.15-2+deb8u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your ldm packages.

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


Regards,

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      ,''`.
     : :'  :     Chris Lamb
     `. `'`      lamby@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk
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Debian LTS: DLA-2064-1: ldm security update

January 10, 2020
It was discovered that a hook script of ldm, the display manager for the Linux Terminal Server Project incorrectly parsed responses from an SSH server which could result in local r...

Summary

We recommend that you upgrade your ldm packages.

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


Regards,

- --
,''`.
: :' : Chris Lamb
`. `'` lamby@debian.org / chris-lamb.co.uk
`-



Severity
Package : ldm
Version : 2:2.2.15-2+deb8u1
CVE ID : CVE-2019-20373
Debian Bug : #948538

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