CVE-2018-18520 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2018-18520: An Invalid Memory Address Dereference exists in the function elf_end in libelf in elfutils through v0.174. Although eu-size is intended to support ar files inside ar files, handle_ar in size.c closes the outer ar file before handling all inner entries. The vulnerability allows attackers to cause a d

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2018-18520 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

elfutils→ fixed in0.175-1urgency: low

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

elfutils→ fixed in0.175-1urgency: low

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

elfutils→ fixed in0.175-1urgency: low

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

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