CVE-2022-24986 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2022-24986: KDE KCron through 21.12.2 uses a temporary file in /tmp when saving, but reuses the filename during an editing session. Thus, someone watching it be created the first time could potentially intercept the file the following time, enabling that person to run unauthorized commands.

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2022-24986 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

kcron→ fixed in4:21.12.3-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y kcron
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

kcron→ fixed in4:21.12.3-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y kcron
```

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