CVE-2014-2079 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2014-2079: X File Explorer (aka xfe) might allow local users to bypass intended access restrictions and gain access to arbitrary files by leveraging failure to use directory masks when creating files on Samba and NFS shares.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2014-2079 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

xfe→ fixed in1.37-2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y xfe
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

xfe→ fixed in1.37-2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y xfe
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

xfe→ fixed in1.37-2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y xfe
```

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