CVE-2016-6129 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2016-6129: The rsa_verify_hash_ex function in rsa_verify_hash.c in LibTomCrypt, as used in OP-TEE before 2.2.0, does not validate that the message length is equal to the ASN.1 encoded data length, which makes it easier for remote attackers to forge RSA signatures or public certificates by leveraging a Bleichen

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2016-6129 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libtomcrypt→ fixed in1.17-8urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libtomcrypt
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libtomcrypt→ fixed in1.17-8urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libtomcrypt
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libtomcrypt→ fixed in1.17-8urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libtomcrypt
```

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