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CVE-2021-47577 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2021-47577: In the Linux kernel, the following vulnerability has been resolved: io-wq: check for wq exit after adding new worker task_work We check IO_WQ_BIT_EXIT before attempting to create a new worker, and wq exit cancels pending work if we have any. But it's possible to have a race between the two, where

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2021-47577 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • linux→ fixed in5.15.15-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • linux→ fixed in5.15.15-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y linux
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