Description
Buffer overflow in DHTRoutingTableDeserializer.cc in aria2 0.15.3, 1.2.0, and other versions allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via unknown vectors.
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 | aria2 | 1.2.0-1 | — |
| Debian 13 | aria2 | 1.2.0-1 | — |
| Debian 12 | aria2 | 1.2.0-1 | — |
| Debian 5.0 | aria2 | 0.14.0-1+lenny1 | DSA-1957-1 |
Advisories 1
- DSA-1957-1 aria2 - arbitrary code execution Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- 36332 vdb-entry
- 37971 third-party-advisory
- DSA-1957 vendor-advisory
- https://qa.mandriva.com/show_bug.cgi?id=52840
- MDVSA-2009:226 vendor-advisory