CVE-2016-2568 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2016-2568: pkexec, when used with --user nonpriv, allows local users to escape to the parent session via a crafted TIOCSTI ioctl call, which pushes characters to the terminal's input buffer.

Affects 1 Linux release across 1 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2016-2568 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

policykit-1→ fixed in123-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y policykit-1

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