CVE-2022-3171 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2022-3171: A parsing issue with binary data in protobuf-java core and lite versions prior to 3.21.7, 3.20.3, 3.19.6 and 3.16.3 can lead to a denial of service attack. Inputs containing multiple instances of non-repeated embedded messages with repeated or unknown fields causes objects to be converted back-n-for

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2022-3171 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

protobuf→ fixed in3.21.9-3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y protobuf
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

protobuf→ fixed in3.21.9-3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y protobuf
```

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