CVE-2017-9604 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2017-9604: KDE kmail before 5.5.2 and messagelib before 5.5.2, as distributed in KDE Applications before 17.04.2, do not ensure that a plugin's sign/encrypt action occurs during use of the Send Later feature, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2017-9604 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

kf5-messagelib→ fixed in4:16.04.3-3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y kf5-messagelib
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

kf5-messagelib→ fixed in4:16.04.3-3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y kf5-messagelib
```

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