CVE-2014-0490
high
CVSS v3
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VIR risk
7.5
Description
The apt-get download command in APT before 1.0.9 does not properly validate signatures for packages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.
Predictions
Exploit likelihood
20%
Patch ETA
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Heuristic predictions, AS-IS, for prioritization only.
Mitigations
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OS impact
| OS | Version | Status | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | bookworm | fixed | 0.9.12 |
| debian | bullseye | fixed | 0.9.12 |
| debian | forky | fixed | 0.9.12 |
| debian | sid | fixed | 0.9.12 |
| debian | trixie | fixed | 0.9.12 |
| linux-kernel | not-affected | |
Application impact
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Fixed |
|---|---|---|---|
| debian | advanced_package_tool | {"endIncluding":"1.0.8"} | |
| debian | advanced_package_tool | 1.0.3 | |
| debian | advanced_package_tool | 1.0.4 | |
| debian | advanced_package_tool | 1.0.5 | |
| debian | advanced_package_tool | 1.0.6 | |
| debian | advanced_package_tool | 1.0.7 | |
References
CWEs
CWE-20
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Community-verified mitigations for this CVE will appear above when contributors publish them.
Verify integrity in audit chain (admin only). AS-IS.