Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Advanced Package Tool | < 0.8.15.2 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 11.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://launchpadlibrarian.net/75126628/apt_0.8.13.2ubuntu2_0.8.13.2ubuntu4.1.difPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/a/apt/current/changelogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1169-1Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68560Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/784473Third Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+archive/primary/+sourcepub/1817196/+listing-archivPatch
- http://launchpadlibrarian.net/75126628/apt_0.8.13.2ubuntu2_0.8.13.2ubuntu4.1.difPatchThird Party Advisory
- http://packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/a/apt/current/changelogRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/48671Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1169-1Third Party Advisory
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/68560Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/784473Third Party Advisory
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+archive/primary/+sourcepub/1817196/+listing-archivPatch
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-1829?
CVE-2011-1829 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). 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...
How severe is CVE-2011-1829?
CVE-2011-1829 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-1829?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Advanced Package Tool, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.