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Debian 9: DLA-2488-2 Critical Segmentation Fault in Python-Apt Fix

debian lts
Calendar Grey December 26, 2020
Dist Debian Esm H88
This communication outlines the DLA-2490-3 revision relevant to python-apt, correcting a malfunction issue found in Debian 9.
The update for python-apt released as 2488-1 introduced a regression by causing a segmentation fault, which is now fixed with this update

Summary

For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.4.3.

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/source-package/python-apt

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: python-apt
Version: 1.4.3
Debian Bug: 977000

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