CVE-2011-3599 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2011-3599: The Crypt::DSA (aka Crypt-DSA) module 1.17 and earlier for Perl, when /dev/random is absent, uses the Data::Random module, which makes it easier for remote attackers to spoof a signature, or determine the signing key of a signed message, via a brute-force attack.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2011-3599 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libcrypt-dsa-perl→ fixed in1.17-3urgency: unimportant

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libcrypt-dsa-perl→ fixed in1.17-3urgency: unimportant

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libcrypt-dsa-perl→ fixed in1.17-3urgency: unimportant

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

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