CVE-2012-5524 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-5524: The _ssl_verify_callback function in tls_nb.py in Gajim before 0.15.3 does not properly verify SSL certificates, which allows remote attackers to conduct man-in-the-middle (MITM) attacks and spoof servers via an arbitrary certificate from a trusted CA.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-5524 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gajim→ fixed in0.15.4-1urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gajim→ fixed in0.15.4-1urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gajim→ fixed in0.15.4-1urgency: low

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

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