Description
jitterbug 1.6.2 does not properly sanitize inputs, which allows remote authenticated users to execute arbitrary commands.
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 | jitterbug | 1.6.2-4.2woody2 | DSA-420 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-420 jitterbug - improperly sanitised input Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 9397 vdb-entry
- jitterbug-execute-code(14207) vdb-entry
- DSA-420 vendor-advisory