CVE-2004-2269 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2004-2269: Stack-based buffer overflow in pads.c in Passive Asset Detection System (Pads) might allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a long report file name argument. NOTE: since Pads is not normally installed setuid, this may not be a vulnerability.

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2004-2269 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

pads→ fixed in1.1.1urgency: high

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pads

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

pads→ fixed in1.1.1urgency: high

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y pads

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