CVE-2008-4085 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2008-4085: plaiter in Plait before 1.6 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on (1) cut.$$, (2) head.$$, (3) awk.$$, and (4) ps.$$ temporary files in /tmp/.

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2008-4085 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

plait→ fixed in1.5.2-2urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

plait→ fixed in1.5.2-2urgency: low

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

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