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APT 3.3.6 released with security fix for download verification bypass

Original: APT 3.3.6 addresses a security flaw in download verification, fixes out-of-bounds memory access issues, and improves dep

Version 3.3.6 of APT, the Debian and Ubuntu package manager, has been released with a fix for a security flaw that could allow download verification to be bypassed. The update also addresses out-of-bounds memory access issues and improves dependency resolution. Linux users are advised to update their systems to receive the patched version.

Why now: APT underpins package security on Debian-based systems, so a verification bypass fix is significant for anyone maintaining Linux servers or desktops.

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• APT 3.3.6 addresses a security flaw in download verification, fixes out-of-bounds memory access issues, and improves dependency resolution. https:// linuxiac.com/apt-3-3-6-release d-with-security-fix-for-download-verification-bypass/ # linux # opensource · linuxiac · 2

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