CVE-2012-1419 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-1419: The TAR file parser in ClamAV 0.96.4 and Quick Heal (aka Cat QuickHeal) 11.00 allows remote attackers to bypass malware detection via a POSIX TAR file with an initial [aliases] character sequence. NOTE: this may later be SPLIT into multiple CVEs if additional information is published showing that th

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-1419 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

clamav→ fixed in0.97.5+dfsg-1urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

clamav→ fixed in0.97.5+dfsg-1urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

clamav→ fixed in0.97.5+dfsg-1urgency: low

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

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