CVE-2021-40400 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2021-40400: An out-of-bounds read vulnerability exists in the RS-274X aperture macro outline primitive functionality of Gerbv 2.7.0 and dev (commit b5f1eacd) and the forked version of Gerbv (commit d7f42a9a). A specially-crafted Gerber file can lead to information disclosure. An attacker can provide a malicious

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2021-40400 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gerbv→ fixed in2.9.2-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gerbv

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

gerbv→ fixed in2.9.2-1urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y gerbv

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