CVE-2017-7572 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-7572: The _checkPolkitPrivilege function in serviceHelper.py in Back In Time (aka backintime) 1.1.18 and earlier uses a deprecated polkit authorization method (unix-process) that is subject to a race condition (time of check, time of use). With this authorization method, the owner of a process requesting

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-7572 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

backintime→ fixed in1.1.12-2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y backintime
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

backintime→ fixed in1.1.12-2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y backintime
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

backintime→ fixed in1.1.12-2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y backintime
```

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