CVE-2018-3750 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2018-3750: The utilities function in all versions <= 0.5.0 of the deep-extend node module can be tricked into modifying the prototype of Object when the attacker can control part of the structure passed to this function. This can let an attacker add or modify existing properties that will exist on all objects.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2018-3750 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

node-deep-extend→ fixed in0.4.1-2urgency: unimportant

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

node-deep-extend→ fixed in0.4.1-2urgency: unimportant

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

node-deep-extend→ fixed in0.4.1-2urgency: unimportant

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

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