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Debian LTS: DLA-4099-1: flatpak Security Advisory Updates

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Calendar Grey March 31, 2025
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Access to files outside the sandbox in Flatpak fixed in Debian LTS security advisory DLA-4099-1.
Access to files outside sandbox has been fixed in Flatpak, an application deployment framework for desktop apps
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Summary

As a prerequisite for the fix, the bubblewrap package has also
been updated.

For Debian 11 bullseye, this problem has been fixed in version
1.10.8-0+deb11u3.

We recommend that you upgrade your flatpak packages.

For the detailed security status of flatpak please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/flatpak

Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS


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Package: flatpak
Version: 1.10.8-0+deb11u3
CVE ID: CVE-2024-42472
Debian Bug: 1082927

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