CVE-2022-31033 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2022-31033: The Mechanize library is used for automating interaction with websites. Mechanize automatically stores and sends cookies, follows redirects, and can follow links and submit forms. In versions prior to 2.8.5 the Authorization header is leaked after a redirect to a different port on the same site. Use

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2022-31033 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ruby-mechanize→ fixed in2.8.5-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ruby-mechanize
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

ruby-mechanize→ fixed in2.8.5-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y ruby-mechanize
```

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