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A wget security update has been released for Debian GNU/Linux 8 LTS.



Package : wget
Version : 1.16-1+deb8u7
CVE ID : CVE-2016-7098

An issue has been found in wget, a tool to retrieve files from the web.
A race condition might occur as files rejected by an access list are kept
on the disk for the duration of a HTTP connection.

For Debian 8 "Jessie", this problem has been fixed in version
1.16-1+deb8u7.

We recommend that you upgrade your wget packages.

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