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CVE-2017-8829

Deserialization vulnerability in lintian through 2.5.50.3 allows attackers to trigger code execution by requesting a review of a source package with a crafted YAML file.

  • Published: May 8, 2017
  • Updated: Nov 9, 2025
  • CVE: CVE-2017-8829
  • Severity: Medium
  • Exploit:

CVSS v2:

  • Severity: Medium
  • Score: 6.8
  • AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CWEs:

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Software From Fixed in
debian / lintian - 2.5.50.3.x