CVE-2010-4777 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2010-4777: The Perl_reg_numbered_buff_fetch function in Perl 5.10.0, 5.12.0, 5.14.0, and other versions, when running with debugging enabled, allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and application exit) via crafted input that is not properly handled when using certai

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2010-4777 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

perl→ fixed in5.20.1-1urgency: unimportant

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

perl→ fixed in5.20.1-1urgency: unimportant

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

perl→ fixed in5.20.1-1urgency: unimportant

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

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