Description
An issue has been found in HTSlib 1.8. It is a buffer over-read in sam_parse1 in sam.c.
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 | htslib | 1.9-2 | — |
| Debian 13 | htslib | 1.9-2 | — |
| Debian 12 | htslib | 1.9-2 | — |
Ubuntu
Security tracker ↗| Release | Package | Fixed in | Advisory |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ubuntu Pro 18.04 LTS | htslib | 1.7-2ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-4802-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 16.04 LTS | htslib | 1.2.1-2ubuntu1+esm1 | USN-4802-1 |
| Ubuntu Pro 14.04 LTS | htslib | 0.2.0~rc3-1ubuntu0.1~esm1 | USN-4802-1 |
Advisories 1
- USN-4802-1 htslib vulnerabilities Ubuntu Security Notices (USN) · Jun 29, 2026