CVE-2009-4013 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2009-4013: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in Lintian 1.23.x through 1.23.28, 1.24.x through 1.24.2.1, and 2.x before 2.3.2 allow remote attackers to overwrite arbitrary files or obtain sensitive information via vectors involving (1) control field names, (2) control field values, and (3) control f

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2009-4013 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

lintian→ fixed in2.3.2urgency: medium

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

lintian→ fixed in2.3.2urgency: medium

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

lintian→ fixed in2.3.2urgency: medium

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

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