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CVE-2020-17448 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2020-17448: Telegram Desktop through 2.1.13 allows a spoofed file type to bypass the Dangerous File Type Execution protection mechanism, as demonstrated by use of the chat window with a filename that lacks an extension.

Affects 2 Linux releases across 2 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2020-17448 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • telegram-desktop→ fixed in2.2.0+ds-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y telegram-desktop

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • telegram-desktop→ fixed in2.2.0+ds-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y telegram-desktop
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