CVE-2023-26112 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2023-26112: All versions of the package configobj are vulnerable to Regular Expression Denial of Service (ReDoS) via the validate function, using (.+?)$(.*)$. Note: This is only exploitable in the case of a developer, putting the offending value in a server side configuration file.

Affects 1 Linux release across 1 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2023-26112 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

configobj→ fixed in5.0.8-2urgency: unimportant

sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y configobj

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