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CVE-2021-22569 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2021-22569: An issue in protobuf-java allowed the interleaving of com.google.protobuf.UnknownFieldSet fields in such a way that would be processed out of order. A small malicious payload can occupy the parser for several minutes by creating large numbers of short-lived objects that cause frequent, repeated paus

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2021-22569 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • protobuf→ fixed in3.12.4-1+deb11u1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y protobuf

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • protobuf→ fixed in3.21.9-3urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y protobuf

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • protobuf→ fixed in3.21.9-3urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y protobuf
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