Description
Buffer overflow in the HTTP transport code in apt-get in APT 1.0.1 and earlier allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.
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 | apt | 1.0.3 | — |
| Debian 13 | apt | 1.0.3 | — |
| Debian 12 | apt | 1.0.3 | — |
| Debian 7 | apt | 0.9.7.9+deb7u5 | DSA-3031-1 |
| Debian 6.0 | apt | 0.8.10.3+squeeze5 | DLA-58-1 |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 14.04 LTS | apt | 1.0.1ubuntu2.4.1 | USN-2353-1 |
Advisories 3
- USN-2353-1 apt vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Apr 22, 2026
- DLA-58-1 apt - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
- DSA-3031-1 apt - security update Debian Security (DSA / DLA) · Mar 9, 2026
References
- USN-2353-1 vendor-advisory
- 70075 vdb-entry
- 61710 third-party-advisory
- apt-cve20146273-bo(96151) vdb-entry
- DSA-3031 vendor-advisory
- 61605 third-party-advisory