CVE-2008-1926 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2008-1926: Argument injection vulnerability in login (login-utils/login.c) in util-linux-ng 2.14 and earlier makes it easier for remote attackers to hide activities by modifying portions of log events, as demonstrated by appending an "addr=" statement to the login name, aka "audit log injection."

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2008-1926 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

util-linux→ fixed in2.13.1.1-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y util-linux

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

util-linux→ fixed in2.13.1.1-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y util-linux

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

util-linux→ fixed in2.13.1.1-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y util-linux

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