CVE-2011-1829

Description

APT before 0.8.15.2 does not properly validate inline GPG signatures, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to install modified packages via vectors involving lack of an initial clearsigned message.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.18%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/a/apt/current/changelog release notes vendor advisory
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1169-1 third party advisory vendor advisory
https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+archive/primary/+sourcepub/1817196/+listing-archive-extra patch
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48671 third party advisory vdb entry
https://launchpad.net/bugs/784473 third party advisory
http://launchpadlibrarian.net/75126628/apt_0.8.13.2ubuntu2_0.8.13.2ubuntu4.1.diff.gz third party advisory patch
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68560 third party advisory vdb entry

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2011-1829?
CVE-2011-1829 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2011-1829?
To fix CVE-2011-1829, 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-2011-1829 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2011-1829 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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