Debian and Ubuntu APT Flaw Lets MitM Attackers Swap Verified Packages and Run Code as Root
- Posted on November 4, 2026
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Debian and Ubuntu APT Flaw Lets MitM Attackers Swap Verified Packages and Run Code as Root
APT flaw CVE-2026-109518 lets attackers with HTTP traffic control replace verified packages and execute code as root when downloads retry.
