CVE-2026-25068 · cross-distro fix matrix

CVE-2026-25068: USN-8044-1 fixed a vulnerability in alsa-lib. This update provides the

Affects 2 Linux releases across 3 (distro × package) combinations. First disclosed: 2026-06-09.

Fix per ecosystem

Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2026-25068 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.

Ubuntu focal

Source: Ubuntu USN

alsa-lib→ fixed in1.2.2-2.1ubuntu2.5+esm1USN-8044-2
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y alsa-lib
```
libasound2→ fixed in1.2.2-2.1ubuntu2.5+esm1USN-8044-2
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y libasound2
```

Debian bullseye

Source: Debian Security Tracker

alsa-lib→ fixed in1.2.4-1.1+deb11u1urgency: not yet assigned
```
sudo apt-get install --only-upgrade -y alsa-lib
```

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