CVE-2014-0490

High

Description

The apt-get download command in APT before 1.0.9 does not properly validate signatures for packages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

SeverityHigh
CVSS7.5
Exploit probability—
ProductDebian Advanced Package Tool
PublishedNov 3, 2014
First seenNov 3, 2014

How to fix

Sources list no fixed version or patch link for this vulnerability.

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
debian advanced_package_toolv ≤ 1.0.8, 1.0.3, 1.0.4, 1.0.5, 1.0.6, 1.0.7—

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