Description
Buffer overflow in the addnewword function in typespeed 0.4.4 and earlier might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
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 | typespeed | 0.4.4-10 | — |
| Debian 13 | typespeed | 0.4.4-10 | — |
| Debian 12 | typespeed | 0.4.4-10 | — |
| Debian 3.1 | typespeed | 0.4.4-8sarge1 | DSA-1084-1 |
| Debian 3.0 | typespeed | 0.4.1-2.4 | DSA-1084-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-1084-1 typespeed - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 20708 third-party-advisory
- 18194 vdb-entry
- GLSA-200606-20 vendor-advisory
- 20379 third-party-advisory
- 20393 third-party-advisory
- DSA-1084 vendor-advisory
- ADV-2006-2087 vdb-entry