Description
beep version 1.3 and up contains a External Control of File Name or Path vulnerability in --device option that can result in Local unprivileged user can inhibit execution of arbitrary programs by other users, allowing DoS. This attack appear to be exploitable via The system must allow local users to run beep.
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 | beep | 1.4.3-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | beep | 1.4.3-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | beep | 1.4.3-1 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 18.04 LTS | beep | No fix yet | — |
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | beep | No fix yet | — |