Debian: DSA-4809-2: python-apt regression update
Debian: DSA-4809-2: python-apt regression update
The update for python-apt released as DSA 4809-1 introduced a regression when passing a file descriptor to apt_inst.ArFile or apt_inst.DebFile causing a segmentation fault. Updated python-apt packages are now available to correct this issue.
- ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-4809-2 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso December 27, 2020 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : python-apt Debian Bug : 977000 The update for python-apt released as DSA 4809-1 introduced a regression when passing a file descriptor to apt_inst.ArFile or apt_inst.DebFile causing a segmentation fault. Updated python-apt packages are now available to correct this issue. For the stable distribution (buster), this problem has been fixed in version 1.8.4.3. We recommend that you upgrade your python-apt packages. For the detailed security status of python-apt please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/python-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.