CVE-2009-4261 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2009-4261: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in the iallocator framework in Ganeti 1.2.4 through 1.2.8, 2.0.0 through 2.0.4, and 2.1.0 before 2.1.0~rc2 allow (1) remote attackers to execute arbitrary programs via a crafted external script name supplied through the HTTP remote API (RAPI) and allow (2

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2009-4261 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ganeti→ fixed in2.0.5-1urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ganeti→ fixed in2.0.5-1urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ganeti→ fixed in2.0.5-1urgency: low

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

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