CVE-2018-16491 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2018-16491: A prototype pollution vulnerability was found in node.extend <1.1.7, ~<2.0.1 that allows an attacker to inject arbitrary properties onto Object.prototype.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2018-16491 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

node-extend→ fixed in3.0.2-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y node-extend

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

node-extend→ fixed in3.0.2-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y node-extend

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

node-extend→ fixed in3.0.2-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y node-extend

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