CVE-2005-2549 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2005-2549: Multiple format string vulnerabilities in Evolution 1.5 through 2.3.6.1 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via (1) full vCard data, (2) contact data from remote LDAP servers, or (3) task list data from remote servers.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2005-2549 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

evolution→ fixed in2.2.3-3urgency: high

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

evolution→ fixed in2.2.3-3urgency: high

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

evolution→ fixed in2.2.3-3urgency: high

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

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