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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.893039
Category:Debian Local Security Checks
Title:Debian: Security Advisory (DLA-3039-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'pypdf2' package(s) announced via the DLA-3039-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the Debian 'pypdf2' package(s) announced via the DLA-3039-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
Sebastian Krause discovered that manipulated inline images can force PyPDF2, a pure Python PDF library, into an infinite loop, if a maliciously crafted PDF file is processed.

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version 1.26.0-2+deb9u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your pypdf2 packages.

For the detailed security status of pypdf2 please refer to its security tracker page at: [link moved to references]

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: [link moved to references]

Affected Software/OS:
'pypdf2' package(s) on Debian 9.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
4.3

CVSS Vector:
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2022-24859
https://github.com/py-pdf/PyPDF2/security/advisories/GHSA-xcjx-m2pj-8g79
https://github.com/py-pdf/PyPDF2/issues/329
https://github.com/py-pdf/PyPDF2/pull/740
https://github.com/py-pdf/PyPDF2/releases/tag/1.27.5
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/06/msg00001.html
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/06/msg00013.html
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