SecurityPhoronixabout 3 hours ago
Debian APT Vulnerability Allows Root Code Execution
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Debian issued a security advisory for CVE-2026-109518 regarding the APT package manager. The flaw allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code as root via improper file handling during HTTP redirects. Debian fixed the issue in version 3.0.4 for the stable trixie distribution, recommending users upgrade their apt packages immediately.
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