CVE-2016-1252 | apt prior 1.0.9.8.4/1.4~beta2 Signature Validation path error (DSA 3733-1 / EDB-40916)
A vulnerability was found in apt. It has been declared as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component Signature Validation. The manipulation leads to path error.
This vulnerability is known as CVE-2016-1252. The attack can be launched remotely. Furthermore, there is an exploit available.
It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.