CVE-2024-43168 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2024-43168: DISPUTE NOTE: this issue does not pose a security risk as it (according to analysis by the original software developer, NLnet Labs) falls within the expected functionality and security controls of the application. Red Hat has made a claim that there is a security risk within Red Hat products. NLnet

Affects 3 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2024-43168 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

unbound→ fixed in1.13.1-1+deb11u3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y unbound
```

Debian bookworm

Source: Debian Security Tracker

unbound→ fixed in1.17.1-2+deb12u3urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y unbound
```

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

unbound→ fixed in1.20.0-1urgency: unimportant

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

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