CVE-2015-8626 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2015-8626: The User::randomPassword function in MediaWiki before 1.23.12, 1.24.x before 1.24.5, 1.25.x before 1.25.4, and 1.26.x before 1.26.1 generates passwords smaller than $wgMinimalPasswordLength, which makes it easier for remote attackers to obtain access via a brute-force attack.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2015-8626 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mediawiki→ fixed in1:1.25.5-1urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mediawiki→ fixed in1:1.25.5-1urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mediawiki→ fixed in1:1.25.5-1urgency: low

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

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