Package        : miniupnpc
Version        : 1.9.20140610-2+deb8u2
CVE ID         : CVE-2017-8798


It was discovered that there was a integer signedness error in the 
miniupnpc UPnP client that could allow remote attackers to cause a denial 
of service attack.


For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in 
version 1.9.20140610-2+deb8u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your miniupnpc 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

Debian LTS: DLA-2197-1: miniupnpc security update

April 30, 2020
It was discovered that there was a integer signedness error in the miniupnpc UPnP client that could allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service attack

Summary


For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in
version 1.9.20140610-2+deb8u2.

We recommend that you upgrade your miniupnpc 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



Severity
Package : miniupnpc
Version : 1.9.20140610-2+deb8u2
CVE ID : CVE-2017-8798

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