Description
Deserialization vulnerability in lintian through 2.5.50.3 allows attackers to trigger code execution by requesting a review of a source package with a crafted YAML file.
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 | lintian | 2.5.50.4 | — |
| Debian 13 | lintian | 2.5.50.4 | — |
| Debian 12 | lintian | 2.5.50.4 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu 16.04 LTS | lintian | 2.5.43ubuntu0.1 | USN-3310-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-3310-1 lintian vulnerability Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Feb 10, 2026