Description
Buffer overflow in the HTTP redirection capability in conn.c for Axel before 1.0b may allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Fixed in Linux distributions
Distributions backport fixes, so the version that fixes this vulnerability differs per release — upgrade to at least the version shown. From the distributions' security trackers and advisories.
Debian
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Debian 14 | axel | 1.0b-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | axel | 1.0b-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | axel | 1.0b-1 | — |
| Debian 3.0 | axel | 1.0a-1woody1 | DSA-706-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-706-1 axel - buffer overflow Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 14831 third-party-advisory
- DSA-706 vendor-advisory
- 13059 vdb-entry
- http://www.mail-archive.com/debian-devel-changes%40lists.debian.org/msg118978.html
- GLSA-200504-09 vendor-advisory