CVE-2009-3637 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2009-3637: Stack-based buffer overflow in the M_AddToServerList function in client/menu.c in Red Planet Arena Alien Arena 7.30 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a packet with a crafted server description to UDP port 27901 followed by a packet with a long print command.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2009-3637 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

alien-arena→ fixed in7.33-1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y alien-arena

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

alien-arena→ fixed in7.33-1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y alien-arena

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

alien-arena→ fixed in7.33-1urgency: medium

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y alien-arena

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