CVE-2025-2849 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2025-2849: A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, was found in UPX up to 5.0.0. Affected is the function PackLinuxElf64::un_DT_INIT of the file src/p_lx_elf.cpp. The manipulation leads to heap-based buffer overflow. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. The exploit has been disc

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

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2025-2849 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Debian trixie

Source: Debian Security Tracker

upx-ucl→ fixed in4.2.4-1.1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y upx-ucl
```

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