CVE-2012-6124 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2012-6124: A casting error in Chicken before 4.8.0 on 64-bit platform caused the random number generator to return a constant value. NOTE: the vendor states "This function wasn't used for security purposes (and is advertised as being unsuitable)."

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2012-6124 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

chicken→ fixed in4.8.0-1urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

chicken→ fixed in4.8.0-1urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

chicken→ fixed in4.8.0-1urgency: low

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

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