CVE-2007-1741 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2007-1741: Multiple race conditions in suexec in Apache HTTP Server (httpd) 2.2.3 between directory and file validation, and their usage, allow local users to gain privileges and execute arbitrary code by renaming directories or performing symlink attacks. NOTE: the researcher, who is reliable, claims that the

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2007-1741 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

apache2→ fixed in2.2.8-5urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y apache2

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

apache2→ fixed in2.2.8-5urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y apache2

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

apache2→ fixed in2.2.8-5urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y apache2

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