Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in Cross-Referencing Linux (LXR) allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via .. (dot dot) sequences in the v parameter.
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 3.0 | lxr | 0.3-3 | DSA-264 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-264 lxr - missing filename sanitizing Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-264 vendor-advisory
- 7062 vdb-entry
- 20030311 Cross-Referencing Linux vulnerability mailing-list