SUSE-SU-2019:1291-1: Security update for transfig

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   SUSE Security Update: Security update for transfig
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Announcement ID:    SUSE-SU-2019:1291-1
Rating:             low
References:         #1106531 
Cross-References:   CVE-2018-16140
Affected Products:
                    SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15
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   An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

   This update for transfig fixes the following issues:

   Security issue fixed:

   - CVE-2018-16140: Fixed a buffer underwrite vulnerability in get_line() in
     read.c, which allowed an attacker to write prior to the beginning of the
     buffer via specially crafted .fig file (bsc#1106531)


Patch Instructions:

   To install this SUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods
   like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".

   Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15:

      zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Product-WE-15-2019-1291=1



Package List:

   - SUSE Linux Enterprise Workstation Extension 15 (x86_64):

      transfig-3.2.6a-4.3.51
      transfig-debuginfo-3.2.6a-4.3.51
      transfig-debugsource-3.2.6a-4.3.51


References:

   https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-16140.html
   https://bugzilla.suse.com/1106531



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