| Package | python-apt |
|---|---|
| Version | 1.4.4 (stretch), 1.8.4.4 (buster) |
| Related CVEs | CVE-2025-6966 |
Julian Andres Klode discovered that python-apt, a Python interface to libapt-pkg, incorrectly handled deb822 configuration files. An attacker could use this issue to cause python-apt to crash, resulting in a denial of service.
For Debian 10 buster, these problems have been fixed in version 1.8.4.4.
For Debian 9 stretch, these problems have been fixed in version 1.4.4.
We recommend that you upgrade your python-apt packages.
Further information about Extended LTS security advisories can be found in the dedicated section of our website.