CVE-2005-2214

Description

apt-setup in Debian GNU/Linux installs the apt.conf file with insecure permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as passwords.

4.6

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.05%

Vendor Advisory debian.org

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=305142	vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/15955	third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/14173	vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2005-2214?: CVE-2005-2214 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2005-2214?: To fix CVE-2005-2214, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2005-2214 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2005-2214 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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