CVE-2017-8933 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-8933: Libmenu-cache 1.0.2 insecurely uses /tmp for a socket file, allowing a local user to cause a denial of service (menu unavailability).

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-8933 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

menu-cache→ fixed in1.0.2-3urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y menu-cache

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

menu-cache→ fixed in1.0.2-3urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y menu-cache

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

menu-cache→ fixed in1.0.2-3urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y menu-cache

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