Description
Directory traversal vulnerability in the unpacking functionality in dpkg before 1.15.9, 1.16.x before 1.16.13, and 1.17.x before 1.17.8 allows remote attackers to write arbitrary files via a crafted source package, related to "C-style filename quoting."
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 | dpkg | 1.17.8 | — |
| Debian 13 | dpkg | 1.17.8 | — |
| Debian 12 | dpkg | 1.17.8 | — |
| Debian 7 | dpkg | 1.16.13 | DSA-2915-1 |
| Debian 6.0 | dpkg | 1.15.9 | DSA-2915-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | dpkg | 1.17.5ubuntu5.1 | USN-2183-2, USN-2183-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-2183-1 dpkg vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- USN-2183-2 dpkg vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DSA-2915-1 dpkg - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- DSA-2915 vendor-advisory
- 67106 vdb-entry
- USN-2183-1 vendor-advisory