CVE-2014-0489 describes a critical vulnerability in APT versions prior to 1.0.9, specifically when the Acquire::GzipIndexes option is enabled in Debian's Advanced Package Tool. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by bypassing checksum validation with a crafted package. With a CVSS score of 7.5, it poses a significant risk due to its low attack complexity and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Despite its severity, there is no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or notable community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
1.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.7CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.7:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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