CVE-2014-0490 describes a critical vulnerability in APT before version 1.0.9, specifically affecting the apt-get download command, which fails to properly validate package signatures. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by distributing a maliciously crafted package, impacting Debian and Linux systems utilizing the affected APT versions. With a CVSS score of 7.5, this vulnerability is considered highly severe due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and potential for complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion has been observed, the inherent risk remains for unpatched systems.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 1.0.8CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
1.0.6CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.6:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 2.0
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
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