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CVE-2009-1358

First published: Tue Apr 21 2009(Updated: )

apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian APT Package Management<=0.7.20
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.0
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.2-0.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.10
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.11
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.12
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.13
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.14
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.15
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.15-exp1
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.15-exp2
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.15-exp3
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.16
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.17
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.17-exp1
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.17-exp2
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.17-exp3
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.17-exp4
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.18
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.19
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.20.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.20.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.21
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.3
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.4
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.5
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.6
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.7
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.8
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.9
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.10
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.11
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.12
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.13
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.13-bo1
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.14
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.15
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.15-0.1bo
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.15-0.2bo
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.16-1
Debian APT Package Management=0.0.17-1
Debian APT Package Management=0.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.1.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.1.3
Debian APT Package Management=0.1.5
Debian APT Package Management=0.1.6
Debian APT Package Management=0.1.7
Debian APT Package Management=0.1.9
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.0
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.3
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.4
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.6
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.7
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.9
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.11
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.12
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.13
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.14
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.15
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.16
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.17
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.18
Debian APT Package Management=0.3.19
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.0
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.3
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.4
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.5
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.5.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.6
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.7
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.8
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.9
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.10
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.11
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.12
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.13
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.14
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.15
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.16
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.17
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.18
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.19
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.20
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.21
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.22
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.23
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.24
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.25
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.26
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.27
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.28
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.29
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.30
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.30-ubuntu1
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.30-ubuntu2
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.31
Debian APT Package Management=0.5.32
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.0
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.3
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.4
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.5
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.6
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.7
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.8
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.9
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.10
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.11
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.12
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.13
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.14
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.15
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.16
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.17
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.18
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.19
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.20
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.21
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.22
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.23
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.24
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.25
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.27
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.27-ubuntu1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.27-ubuntu2
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.27-ubuntu3
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.27-ubuntu4
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.28
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.29
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.30
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.31
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.32
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.33
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.34
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.35
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.36
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.36-ubuntu1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.37
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.38
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.39
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.40
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.40.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.41
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.42
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.42.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.42.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.42.3
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.43
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.43.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.43.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.43.3
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.44
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.44.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.44.1-0.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.44.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.44.2-exp1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.45
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.46
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.46.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.46.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.46.3
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.46.3-0.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.46.3-0.2
Debian APT Package Management=0.6.46.4-0.1
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.3
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.4
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.5
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.6
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.7
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.8
Debian APT Package Management=0.7.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2009-1358?

    CVE-2009-1358 has been classified as a critical severity vulnerability due to the possibility of remote code execution via malicious repositories.

  • How do I fix CVE-2009-1358?

    To fix CVE-2009-1358, upgrade the apt package to version 0.7.21 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2009-1358?

    CVE-2009-1358 affects Debian's Advanced Package Tool (apt) versions before 0.7.21.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2009-1358 enable?

    CVE-2009-1358 allows attackers to exploit the vulnerability by tricking apt into accepting invalid signed repositories.

  • Is CVE-2009-1358 an easy vulnerability to exploit?

    Yes, CVE-2009-1358 can be easily exploited by remote attackers if the vulnerable version of apt is in use.

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