CVE-2018-0501

Description

The mirror:// method implementation in Advanced Package Tool (APT) 1.6.x before 1.6.4 and 1.7.x before 1.7.0~alpha3 mishandles gpg signature verification for the InRelease file of a fallback mirror, aka mirrorfail.

Category

5.9
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.14%
Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: n/a APT 1.6.x before 1.6.4 and 1.7.x before 1.7.0~alpha3
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://mirror.fail third party advisory url repurposed
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3746-1/ third party advisory vendor advisory
https://salsa.debian.org/apt-team/apt/commit/aebd4278bacc728ab00ebe31556983e140f60e47 third party advisory patch
https://salsa.debian.org/apt-team/apt/commit/29658a3a74af49e2a24e17bdebb20e1612aac3ec third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2018-0501?
CVE-2018-0501 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2018-0501?
To fix CVE-2018-0501, 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-2018-0501 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2018-0501 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2018-0501?
CVE-2018-0501 affects n/a APT 1.6.x before 1.6.4 and 1.7.x before 1.7.0~alpha3.
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