CVE-2008-4311 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2008-4311: The default configuration of system.conf in D-Bus (aka DBus) before 1.2.6 omits the send_type attribute in certain rules, which allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions by (1) sending messages, related to send_requested_reply; and possibly (2) receiving messages, related to receive_

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2008-4311 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

dbus→ fixed in1.2.1-5urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

dbus→ fixed in1.2.1-5urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

dbus→ fixed in1.2.1-5urgency: low

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

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