CVE-2011-1829

Medium

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.3
Exploit probability—
ProductDebian Advanced Package Tool
PublishedJul 27, 2011
First seenJul 27, 2011

How to fix

Update
  • debian advanced_package_tool0.8.15.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
debian advanced_package_toolv < 0.8.15.20.8.15.2
canonical ubuntu_linux11.04—

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