Improper Input Validation Affecting apt package, versions <1.4.10


0.0
medium

Snyk CVSS

    Attack Complexity Low
    User Interaction Required
    Availability High

    Threat Intelligence

    EPSS 0.13% (47th percentile)
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NVD
5.5 medium

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  • Snyk ID SNYK-DEBIAN9-APT-568929
  • published 12 May 2020
  • disclosed 15 May 2020

How to fix?

Upgrade Debian:9 apt to version 1.4.10 or higher.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream apt package and not the apt package as distributed by Debian. See How to fix? for Debian:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

Missing input validation in the ar/tar implementations of APT before version 2.1.2 could result in denial of service when processing specially crafted deb files.