USN-9057-1: rkhunter vulnerability
Publication date
11 November 2026
Overview
rkhunter could be made to run programs if it received specially crafted network traffic.
Releases
Packages
- rkhunter - rootkit, backdoor, sniffer and exploit scanner
Details
It was discovered that rkhunter downloaded mirror updates over an insecure
channel. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute
arbitrary code.
It was discovered that rkhunter downloaded mirror updates over an insecure
channel. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to execute
arbitrary code.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.04 LTS xenial | rkhunter – 1.4.2-5ubuntu0.1~esm1 | ||
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