CVE-2007-2893 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2007-2893: Heap-based buffer overflow in the bx_ne2k_c::rx_frame function in iodev/ne2k.cc in the emulated NE2000 device in Bochs 2.3 allows local users of the guest operating system to write to arbitrary memory locations and gain privileges on the host operating system via vectors that cause TXCNT register va

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2007-2893 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

bochs→ fixed in2.3+20070705-1urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

bochs→ fixed in2.3+20070705-1urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

bochs→ fixed in2.3+20070705-1urgency: low

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

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