CVE-2008-1531 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2008-1531: The connection_state_machine function (connections.c) in lighttpd 1.4.19 and earlier, and 1.5.x before 1.5.0, allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (active SSL connection loss) by triggering an SSL error, such as disconnecting before a download has finished, which causes all active SS

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2008-1531 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

lighttpd→ fixed in1.4.19-2urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

lighttpd→ fixed in1.4.19-2urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

lighttpd→ fixed in1.4.19-2urgency: low

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

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