Debian issues update for APT flaw allowing root code execution via man-in-the-middle attack
VULNERABILITYAPTredteam/daily · 1 source
- Severity
- High
- Sources
- 1
What happened
A flaw in APT, the package manager Linux systems use to install and update software, could let an attacker on the network swap a downloaded package for a malicious one. The swapped code could then run with full administrator control. Debian has released a security update to fix the problem.
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What to do
- Install the Debian security update for apt published as DSA-6607-1.
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Who reported · 1 outlet
Debian Security Advisories
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