Vulnerability Description
The pkgAcqMetaClearSig::Failed method in apt-pkg/acquire-item.cc in Advanced Package Tool (APT) 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13, when updating from repositories that use InRelease files, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to install arbitrary packages by preventing a user from downloading the new InRelease file, which leaves the original InRelease file active and makes it more difficult to detect that the Packages file is modified and unsigned.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Package Tool | Advanced Package Tool | <= 0.8.16\~exp12 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=apt/apt.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=b7a6594d1e5ed
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=apt/apt.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=de498a528cd6f
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1385-1
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=apt/apt.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=b7a6594d1e5ed
- http://anonscm.debian.org/gitweb/?p=apt/apt.git%3Ba=commitdiff%3Bh=de498a528cd6f
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1385-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2012-0214?
CVE-2012-0214 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The pkgAcqMetaClearSig::Failed method in apt-pkg/acquire-item.cc in Advanced Package Tool (APT) 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13, when updating from repositories that use InRele...
How severe is CVE-2012-0214?
CVE-2012-0214 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-2012-0214?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Advanced Package Tool Advanced Package Tool.