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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-3483-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                         Sean Whitton
July 07, 2023                                 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : nsis
Version        : 3.04-1+deb9u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2023-37378

It was discovered that the Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS)
before version 3.09 mishandles access control for the uninstaller
directory.

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
3.04-1+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your nsis packages.

For the detailed security status of nsis please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/nsis

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-3483-1: nsis security update

July 7, 2023
It was discovered that the Nullsoft Scriptable Install System (NSIS) before version 3.09 mishandles access control for the uninstaller directory

Summary

For Debian 10 buster, this problem has been fixed in version
3.04-1+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your nsis packages.

For the detailed security status of nsis please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/nsis

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 : nsis
Version : 3.04-1+deb9u1
CVE ID : CVE-2023-37378

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