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Debian LTS Advisory DLA-4014-1                debian-lts@lists.debian.org
https://www.debian.org/lts/security/                    Thorsten Alteholz
January 12, 2025                              https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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Package        : gnuchess
Version        : 6.2.7-1+deb11u1
CVE ID         : CVE-2021-30184


An issue has been found in gnuchess, a tool to play a game of chess, 
either against the user or against itself.
The issue is related to arbitrary code execution via crafted PGN (Portable 
Game Notation) data.


For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
6.2.7-1+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your gnuchess packages.

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

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-4014-1: gnuchess Security Advisory Updates

January 12, 2025
An issue has been found in gnuchess, a tool to play a game of chess, either against the user or against itself

Summary

An issue has been found in gnuchess, a tool to play a game of chess,
either against the user or against itself.
The issue is related to arbitrary code execution via crafted PGN (Portable
Game Notation) data.


For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
6.2.7-1+deb11u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your gnuchess packages.

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

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 : gnuchess
Version : 6.2.7-1+deb11u1
CVE ID : CVE-2021-30184

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