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AUSCERT External Security Bulletin Redistribution
ESB-2020.0263
python-apt security update
24 January 2020
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AusCERT Security Bulletin Summary
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Product: python-apt
Publisher: Debian
Operating System: Debian GNU/Linux 8
Impact/Access: Execute Arbitrary Code/Commands -- Remote with User Interaction
Resolution: Patch/Upgrade
CVE Names: CVE-2019-15796 CVE-2019-15795
Reference: ESB-2020.0239.2
Original Bulletin:
https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2020/msg00012.html
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Debian Security Advisory DSA-4609-1 security@debian.org
https://www.debian.org/security/ Moritz Muehlenhoff
January 23, 2020 https://www.debian.org/security/faq
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Package : python-apt
CVE ID : CVE-2019-15795 CVE-2019-15796
Debian Bug : 944696
Two security issues were found in the Python interface to the apt
package manager; package downloads from unsigned repositories were
incorrectly rejected and the hash validation relied on MD5.
For the oldstable distribution (stretch), these problems have been fixed
in version 1.4.1.
For the stable distribution (buster), these problems have been fixed in
version 1.8.4.1.
We recommend that you upgrade your python-apt packages.
For the detailed security status of python-apt please refer to
its security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/python-apt
Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/
Mailing list: debian-security-announce@lists.debian.org
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