CVE-2012-4507 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-4507: The strchr function in procmime.c in Claws Mail (aka claws-mail) 3.8.1 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (NULL pointer dereference and crash) via a crafted email.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-4507 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

claws-mail→ fixed in3.8.1-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y claws-mail

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

claws-mail→ fixed in3.8.1-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y claws-mail

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

claws-mail→ fixed in3.8.1-2urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y claws-mail

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