- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4685-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso May 14, 2020 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : apt CVE ID : CVE-2020-3810 Shuaibing Lu discovered that missing input validation in the ar/tar implementations of APT, the high level package manager, could result in denial of service when processing specially crafted deb files. For the oldstable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed in version 1.4.10. For the stable distribution (buster), this problem has been fixed in version 1.8.2.1. We recommend that you upgrade your apt packages. For the detailed security status of apt please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/apt Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Debian: DSA-4685-1: apt security update
Shuaibing Lu discovered that missing input validation in the ar/tar implementations of APT, the high level package manager, could result in denial of service when processing specially crafted deb files.
