CVE-2015-5314 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2015-5314: The eap_pwd_process function in eap_server/eap_server_pwd.c in hostapd 2.x before 2.6 does not validate that the reassembly buffer is large enough for the final fragment when used with (1) an internal EAP server or (2) a RADIUS server and EAP-pwd is enabled in a runtime configuration, which allows r

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2015-5314 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

wpa→ fixed in2.3-2.3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y wpa
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

wpa→ fixed in2.3-2.3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y wpa
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

wpa→ fixed in2.3-2.3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y wpa
```

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