CVE-2013-1051

Description

apt 0.8.16, 0.9.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle InRelease files, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to modify packages before installation via unknown vectors, possibly related to integrity checking and the use of third-party repositories.

Category

4.3
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory secunia.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://osvdb.org/91428 vdb entry
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1762-1 vendor advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/52633 third party advisory vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1051?
CVE-2013-1051 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-1051?
To fix CVE-2013-1051, 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-2013-1051 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-1051 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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