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CVE-2010-0624 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2010-0624: Heap-based buffer overflow in the rmt_read__ function in lib/rtapelib.c in the rmt client functionality in GNU tar before 1.23 and GNU cpio before 2.11 allows remote rmt servers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly execute arbitrary code by sending more data than was requeste

Affects 3 Linux releases across 6 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2010-0624 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • cpio→ fixed in2.11-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y cpio
  • tar→ fixed in1.23-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y tar

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • cpio→ fixed in2.11-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y cpio
  • tar→ fixed in1.23-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y tar

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • cpio→ fixed in2.11-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y cpio
  • tar→ fixed in1.23-1urgency: low
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y tar
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