CVE-2018-18653 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2018-18653: The Linux kernel, as used in Ubuntu 18.10 and when booted with UEFI Secure Boot enabled, allows privileged local users to bypass intended Secure Boot restrictions and execute untrusted code by loading arbitrary kernel modules. This occurs because a modified kernel/module.c, in conjunction with certa

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2018-18653 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in5.4.6-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in5.4.6-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

linux→ fixed in5.4.6-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
```

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