CVE-2013-0296 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2013-0296: Race condition in pigz before 2.2.5 uses permissions derived from the umask when compressing a file before setting that file's permissions to match those of the original file, which might allow local users to bypass intended access permissions while compression is occurring.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2013-0296 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

pigz→ fixed in2.2.4-2urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

pigz→ fixed in2.2.4-2urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

pigz→ fixed in2.2.4-2urgency: low

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

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