CVE-2014-0490

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.

Category

7.5
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.69% Top 30%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com Vendor Advisory debian.org
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://secunia.com/advisories/61286 third party advisory
http://secunia.com/advisories/61275 third party advisory
http://ubuntu.com/usn/usn-2348-1 patch vendor advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3025 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2014-0490?
CVE-2014-0490 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2014-0490?
To fix CVE-2014-0490, 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-2014-0490 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2014-0490 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~1% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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