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CVE-2019-13178 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2019-13178: modules/luksbootkeyfile/main.py in Calamares versions 3.1 through 3.2.10 has a race condition between the time when the LUKS encryption keyfile is created and when secure permissions are set.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2019-13178 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • calamares→ fixed in3.2.11-1urgency: unimportant
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y calamares

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • calamares→ fixed in3.2.11-1urgency: unimportant
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y calamares

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • calamares→ fixed in3.2.11-1urgency: unimportant
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y calamares
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