CVE-2016-8688 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2016-8688: The mtree bidder in libarchive 3.2.1 does not keep track of line sizes when extending the read-ahead, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) via a crafted file, which triggers an invalid read in the (1) detect_form or (2) bid_entry function in libarchive/archive_read_supp

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2016-8688 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libarchive→ fixed in3.2.1-5urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libarchive
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libarchive→ fixed in3.2.1-5urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libarchive
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libarchive→ fixed in3.2.1-5urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libarchive
```

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