CVE-2014-3158 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2014-3158: Integer overflow in the getword function in options.c in pppd in Paul's PPP Package (ppp) before 2.4.7 allows attackers to "access privileged options" via a long word in an options file, which triggers a heap-based buffer overflow that "[corrupts] security-relevant variables."

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2014-3158 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ppp→ fixed in2.4.6-3urgency: medium

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ppp→ fixed in2.4.6-3urgency: medium

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ppp→ fixed in2.4.6-3urgency: medium

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

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