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Debian patches APT root code execution flaw

Original: Debian patched CVE-2026-109518 in APT, a flaw that could allow code execution as root. A network attacker intercepting H

Debian has issued patches for CVE-2026-109518 in its APT package manager, a vulnerability that could allow code execution with root privileges. A network attacker intercepting HTTP downloads could exploit redirects and resumed transfers to swap in a package after verification. Fixed versions are APT 2.6.2 for Debian 12 and 3.0.4 for newer releases.

Why now: System administrators are being urged to update their systems following disclosure of a serious package manager vulnerability.

DebianAPTCVE-2026-109518Debian 12

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• Debian patched CVE-2026-109518 in APT, a flaw that could allow code execution as root. A network attacker intercepting HTTP downloads could exploit redirects and resumed transfers to swap a package after verification. Fixed versions: APT 2.6.2 for Debian 12 and 3.0.4 for Debian… · RobCampbell@twit.social

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