CVE-2021-44568 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2021-44568: Two heap-overflow vulnerabilities exist in openSUSE/libsolv libsolv through 13 Dec 2020 in the decisionmap variable via the resolve_dependencies function at src/solver.c (line 1940 & line 1995), which could cause a remote Denial of Service.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2021-44568 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libsolv→ fixed in0.7.17-1urgency: unimportant

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

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libsolv→ fixed in0.7.17-1urgency: unimportant

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

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

libsolv→ fixed in0.7.17-1urgency: unimportant

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

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