CVE-2014-0478 APT before 1.0.4 does not properly validate source packages, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to download and install Trojan horse packages by removing the Release signature.
MediumCVSS 4.0
EPSS 1.6%
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- No public exploit known
Description
APT before 1.0.4 does not properly validate source packages, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to download and install Trojan horse packages by removing the Release signature.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| debian/apt(Debian:12) | < 1.0.4 | 1.0.4 |
| debian/apt(Debian:13) | < 1.0.4 | 1.0.4 |
| debian/apt(Debian:14) | < 1.0.4 | 1.0.4 |
| debian advanced package tool | <= 1.0.3 | No fix listed |
References
- Debian Security Tracker CVE-2014-0478 vendor-advisory
- 58843 third-party-advisory
- 59358 third-party-advisory
- DSA-2958 vendor-advisory
- USN-2246-1 vendor-advisory
- bugs.debian.org exploit
- bugs.debian.org issue-tracking