Description
fuzz 0.6 and earlier creates temporary files insecurely, which could allow local users to gain root privileges.
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 | fuzz | 0.6-7.1 | — |
| Debian 13 | fuzz | 0.6-7.1 | — |
| Debian 12 | fuzz | 0.6-7.1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | fuzz | 0.6-6woody1 | DSA-302 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-302 fuzz - privilege escalation Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-302 vendor-advisory