Description
Multiple buffer overflows in purity 1-16 allow local users to gain privileges and modify high scores tables.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | purity | 1-16 | — |
| Debian 13 | purity | 1-16 | — |
| Debian 12 | purity | 1-16 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | purity | 1-14.2 | DSA-166 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-166 purity - buffer overflows Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-166 vendor-advisory
- 5702 vdb-entry
- linux-purity-bo(10100) vdb-entry