Description
CVS 1.12 and earlier on Debian GNU/Linux, when using the repouid patch, allows remote attackers to bypass authentication via the pserver access method.
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 | cvs | 1:1.12.9-12 | — |
| Debian 13 | cvs | 1:1.12.9-12 | — |
| Debian 12 | cvs | 1:1.12.9-12 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | cvs | 1.11.1p1debian-10 | DSA-715-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-715-1 cvs - several Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-715 vendor-advisory