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CVE-2014-3865 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2014-3865: Multiple directory traversal vulnerabilities in dpkg-source in dpkg-dev 1.3.0 allow remote attackers to modify files outside of the intended directories via a source package with a crafted Index: pseudo-header in conjunction with (1) missing --- and +++ header lines or (2) a +++ header line with a b

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2014-3865 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • dpkg→ fixed in1.17.10urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y dpkg

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • dpkg→ fixed in1.17.10urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y dpkg

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • dpkg→ fixed in1.17.10urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y dpkg
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