For Debian 9 stretch, this problem has been fixed in version
1.18.26.
We recommend that you upgrade your dpkg packages.
For the detailed security status of dpkg please refer to its security
tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/source-package/dpkg
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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