Vulnerability Description
The dpkg-source command in Debian dpkg before 1.16.16 and 1.17.x before 1.17.25 allows remote attackers to bypass signature verification via a crafted Debian source control file (.dsc).
CVSS Score
4.3
MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Dpkg | <= 1.16.15 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 10.04 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157387.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00029.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3217Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2566-1Patch
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-May/157387.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-updates/2015-06/msg00029.html
- http://www.debian.org/security/2015/dsa-3217Vendor Advisory
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2566-1Patch
FAQ
What is CVE-2015-0840?
CVE-2015-0840 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The dpkg-source command in Debian dpkg before 1.16.16 and 1.17.x before 1.17.25 allows remote attackers to bypass signature verification via a crafted Debian source control file (.dsc).
How severe is CVE-2015-0840?
CVE-2015-0840 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-2015-0840?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Debian Dpkg, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.