CVE-2005-2317 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2005-2317: Shorewall 2.4.x before 2.4.1, 2.2.x before 2.2.5, and 2.0.x before 2.0.17, when MACLIST_TTL is greater than 0 or MACLIST_DISPOSITION is set to ACCEPT, allows remote attackers with an accepted MAC address to bypass other firewall rules or policies.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2005-2317 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

shorewall→ fixed in2.4.1-2urgency: medium

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

shorewall→ fixed in2.4.1-2urgency: medium

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

shorewall→ fixed in2.4.1-2urgency: medium

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

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