Missing input validation in the ar/tar implementations of APT before version 2.1.2 could result in denial of service when processing specially crafted deb files.
[
{
"product": "apt",
"vendor": "Debian",
"versions": [
{
"status": "affected",
"version": "before 2.1.2"
}
]
}
]
bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1878177
github.com/Debian/apt/issues/111
lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2020/msg00089.html
lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U4PEH357MZM2SUGKETMEHMSGQS652QHH/
salsa.debian.org/apt-team/apt/-/commit/dceb1e49e4b8e4dadaf056be34088b415939cda6
tracker.debian.org/news/1144109/accepted-apt-212-source-into-unstable/
usn.ubuntu.com/4359-1/
usn.ubuntu.com/4359-2/