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CVE-2024-12133 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2024-12133: A flaw in libtasn1 causes inefficient handling of specific certificate data. When processing a large number of elements in a certificate, libtasn1 takes much longer than expected, which can slow down or even crash the system. This flaw allows an attacker to send a specially crafted certificate, caus

Affects 8 Linux releases across 8 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2024-12133 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • libtasn1-6→ fixed in4.16.0-2+deb11u2urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libtasn1-6

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • libtasn1-6→ fixed in4.19.0-2+deb12u1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libtasn1-6

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

  • libtasn1-6→ fixed in4.20.0-1urgency: not yet assigned
    sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libtasn1-6

Alpine v3.20

Source: Alpine secdb

  • libtasn1→ fixed in4.20.0-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade libtasn1

Alpine v3.21

Source: Alpine secdb

  • libtasn1→ fixed in4.20.0-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade libtasn1

Alpine edge

Source: Alpine secdb

  • libtasn1→ fixed in4.20.0-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade libtasn1

Alpine v3.18

Source: Alpine secdb

  • libtasn1→ fixed in4.20.0-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade libtasn1

Alpine v3.19

Source: Alpine secdb

  • libtasn1→ fixed in4.20.0-r0
    apk update && apk add --upgrade libtasn1
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