Multiple format string vulnerabilities in the parse_error_msg function in parsehelp.c in dpkg before 1.17.22 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) and possibly execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in the (1) package or (2) architecture name.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade dpkg | Jul 30, 2024 | Jan 20, 2015 |
| Ubuntu | — | No solution exists | Jun 26, 2025 | Jan 20, 2015 |
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