CVE-2025-6297
Description
A temporary file cleanup flaw was found in dpkg. When extracting a control member into a temporary directory, the code responsible for cleaning up the temporary directory does not sanitize the directory permissions, leaving temporary files behind. Repeated and automated execution of dpkg-deb commands on malicious .deb packages could lead to disk space exhaustion.
Statement
Red Hat Product Security has determined that this vulnerability does not affect any currently supported Red Hat product. This assessment may evolve based on further analysis and discovery. For more information about this vulnerability and the products it affects, please see the linked references.
Mitigation
Mitigation for this issue is either not available or the currently available options do not meet the Red Hat Product Security criteria comprising ease of use and deployment, applicability to widespread installation base or stability.
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