Long term security support update for debian-security-support
Summary
DLA-487-1: debian-security-support - Long term security support update. Affects debian-security-support versions < 2016.05.24~deb7u1. Fixed in 2016.05.24~deb7u1. How to fix ↓
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Background
debian-security-support is a package that provides the check-support-status tool for Debian Long Term Support (LTS). It helps administrators identify installed packages with limited or prematurely ending security support. The package is essential for maintaining the security of Debian systems.
Vulnerability Detail
The debian-security-support package in Debian 7 Wheezy has a vulnerability that prevents the LTS team from continuing support for certain packages. This update, version 2016.05.24~deb7u1, addresses the issue by updating the list of packages with restricted support. The affected packages include libv8, mediawiki, sogo, and vlc. It is recommended to upgrade to Debian 8 Jessie for continued support, although mediawiki support has also ended in Jessie.
How To Fix
Minimum fixed version
2016.05.24~deb7u1
This is the first release that contains the fix.
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Conclusion
The debian-security-support package in Debian 7 Wheezy has a vulnerability that affects the support for certain packages. Upgrading the package to version 2016.05.24~deb7u1 and considering a system upgrade to Debian 8 Jessie is recommended for continued support. For further assistance with vulnerability remediation, contact DevNack.com.
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FAQ
debian-security-support is a package that provides the check-support-status tool for identifying packages with limited or prematurely ending security support in Debian systems.
The vulnerability affects the following packages in Debian 7 Wheezy: libv8, mediawiki, sogo, and vlc.
It is recommended to upgrade the debian-security-support package to version 2016.05.24~deb7u1 and consider upgrading the entire system to Debian 8 Jessie for continued support.
No, mediawiki support has also ended in Debian 8 Jessie.
More information about Debian LTS can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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