CVE-2021-46900 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2021-46900: Sympa before 6.2.62 relies on a cookie parameter for certain security objectives, but does not ensure that this parameter exists and has an unpredictable value. Specifically, the cookie parameter is both a salt for stored passwords and an XSS protection mechanism.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2021-46900 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

sympa→ fixed in6.2.66~dfsg-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y sympa
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

sympa→ fixed in6.2.66~dfsg-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y sympa
```

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