CVE-2018-1000652 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2018-1000652: JabRef version <=4.3.1 contains a XML External Entity (XXE) vulnerability in MsBibImporter XML Parser that can result in disclosure of confidential data, denial of service, server side request forgery, port scanning. This attack appear to be exploitable via Specially crafted MsBib file. This vulnera

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2018-1000652 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

jabref→ fixed in3.8.2+ds-12urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

jabref→ fixed in3.8.2+ds-12urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

jabref→ fixed in3.8.2+ds-12urgency: low

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

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