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CVE-2005-2040 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2005-2040: Multiple buffer overflows in the getterminaltype function in telnetd for Heimdal before 0.6.5 may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code, a different vulnerability than CVE-2005-0468 and CVE-2005-0469.

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2005-2040 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • heimdal→ fixed in0.6.3-11urgency: high
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y heimdal

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • heimdal→ fixed in0.6.3-11urgency: high
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y heimdal

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • heimdal→ fixed in0.6.3-11urgency: high
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y heimdal
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