CVE-2023-5363 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2023-5363: Issue summary: A bug has been identified in the processing of key and initialisation vector (IV) lengths. This can lead to potential truncation or overruns during the initialisation of some symmetric ciphers. Impact summary: A truncation in the IV can result in non-uniqueness, which could result i

Affects 7 Linux releases across 7 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2023-5363 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

openssl→ fixed in3.0.11-1~deb12u2urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y openssl
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

openssl→ fixed in3.0.12-1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y openssl
```

Alpine v3.20

Source: Alpine secdb

openssl→ fixed in3.1.4-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade openssl
```

Alpine v3.21

Source: Alpine secdb

openssl→ fixed in3.1.4-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade openssl
```

Alpine edge

Source: Alpine secdb

openssl→ fixed in3.1.4-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade openssl
```

Alpine v3.18

Source: Alpine secdb

openssl→ fixed in3.1.4-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade openssl
```

Alpine v3.19

Source: Alpine secdb

openssl→ fixed in3.1.4-r0
```
apk update && apk add --upgrade openssl
```

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