CVE-2008-3916 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2008-3916: Heap-based buffer overflow in the strip_escapes function in signal.c in GNU ed before 1.0 allows context-dependent or user-assisted attackers to execute arbitrary code via a long filename. NOTE: since ed itself does not typically run with special privileges, this issue only crosses privilege bounda

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2008-3916 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ed→ fixed in0.7-2urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ed→ fixed in0.7-2urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ed→ fixed in0.7-2urgency: low

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

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