CVE-2021-28278 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2021-28278: A Heap-based Buffer Overflow vulnerability exists in jhead 3.04 and 3.05 via the RemoveSectionType function in jpgfile.c.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2021-28278 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

jhead→ fixed in1:3.06.0.1-2urgency: unimportant
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y jhead
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

jhead→ fixed in1:3.06.0.1-2urgency: unimportant
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y jhead
```

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