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CVE-2026-8997 · cross-distro fix matrix
CVE-2026-8997: vifm is vulnerable to a heap buffer overflow during the history merge process when saving the state file (vifminfo.json). This flaw occurs because the application lacks a runtime check on the length o
Affects 0 Linux releases across 0 (distro × package) combinations. First disclosed: 2026-05-22.
Fix per ecosystem
Each block below is a distro release where CVE-2026-8997 has a known fix. Run the listed command on that distro to remediate.
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