First published: Mon Jul 11 2005(Updated: )
apt-setup in Debian GNU/Linux installs the apt.conf file with insecure permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as passwords.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
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Kali Linux package management (APT) |
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CVE-2005-2214 is classified with a medium severity due to insecure permissions in the apt.conf file.
To fix CVE-2005-2214, ensure that the apt.conf file is configured with secure permissions to prevent unauthorized access.
The consequences of CVE-2005-2214 include exposure of sensitive information, such as passwords, to local users.
CVE-2005-2214 affects the apt-setup component in Debian GNU/Linux.
CVE-2005-2214 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the affected system.