CVE-2018-1000532 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2018-1000532: beep version 1.3 and up contains a External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in --device option that can result in Local unprivileged user can inhibit execution of arbitrary programs by other users, allowing DoS. This attack appear to be exploitable via The system must allow local users to

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2018-1000532 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

beep→ fixed in1.4.3-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y beep

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

beep→ fixed in1.4.3-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y beep

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

beep→ fixed in1.4.3-1urgency: low

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y beep

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