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CVE-2026-42256 · cross-distro fix matrix
CVE-2026-42256: Net::IMAP implements Internet Message Access Protocol (IMAP) client functionality in Ruby. From versions 0.4.0 to before 0.4.24, 0.5.0 to before 0.5.14, and 0.6.0 to before 0.6.4, when authenticating
Affects 0 Linux releases across 0 (distro × package) combinations. First disclosed: 2026-05-09.
Fix per ecosystem
Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2026-42256 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.
Are YOU affected by CVE-2026-42256?
5-second check on your actual server. Reads /etc/os-release, uname -r, and the distro's package manager; matches against this same cross-source index live.
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