CVE-2021-41973 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2021-41973: In Apache MINA, a specifically crafted, malformed HTTP request may cause the HTTP Header decoder to loop indefinitely. The decoder assumed that the HTTP Header begins at the beginning of the buffer and loops if there is more data than expected. Please update MINA to 2.1.5 or greater.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2021-41973 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mina2→ fixed in2.1.5-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mina2
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

mina2→ fixed in2.1.5-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y mina2
```

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