CVE-2013-2852 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2013-2852: Format string vulnerability in the b43_request_firmware function in drivers/net/wireless/b43/main.c in the Broadcom B43 wireless driver in the Linux kernel through 3.9.4 allows local users to gain privileges by leveraging root access and including format string specifiers in an fwpostfix modprobe pa

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2013-2852 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in3.9.8-1urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in3.9.8-1urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in3.9.8-1urgency: low

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

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