Description
Buffer overflow in the child_service function in the ident2 ident daemon allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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 | ident2 | 1.04-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | ident2 | 1.04-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | ident2 | 1.04-2 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | ident2 | 1.03-3woody1 | DSA-494 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-494 ident2 - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- ident2-childservice-bo(15938) vdb-entry
- 10192 vdb-entry
- DSA-494 vendor-advisory