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CVE-2017-14604 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-14604: GNOME Nautilus before 3.23.90 allows attackers to spoof a file type by using the .desktop file extension, as demonstrated by an attack in which a .desktop file's Name field ends in .pdf but this file's Exec field launches a malicious "sh -c" command. In other words, Nautilus provides no UI indicatio

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-14604 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • nautilus→ fixed in3.25.90-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y nautilus

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • nautilus→ fixed in3.25.90-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y nautilus

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • nautilus→ fixed in3.25.90-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y nautilus
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