CVE-2012-0878 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-0878: Paste Script 1.7.5 and earlier does not properly set group memberships during execution with root privileges, which might allow remote attackers to bypass intended file-access restrictions by leveraging a web application that uses the local filesystem.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-0878 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

pastescript→ fixed in1.7.5-2urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

pastescript→ fixed in1.7.5-2urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

pastescript→ fixed in1.7.5-2urgency: low

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

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