What is the severity of CVE-2010-0834?

The severity of CVE-2010-0834 is classified as high due to the lack of authentication for package installation.

How do I fix CVE-2010-0834?

To fix CVE-2010-0834, update the base-files package to versions 5.0.0ubuntu7.1 or later for Ubuntu 9.10 and 5.0.0ubuntu20.10.04.2 or later for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.

Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by CVE-2010-0834?

CVE-2010-0834 affects Ubuntu 9.10 and Ubuntu 10.04 LTS if the base-files package is below the specified fixed versions.

Can CVE-2010-0834 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2010-0834 can be exploited remotely by attackers using man-in-the-middle tactics due to the lack of authentication.

What systems are specifically noted to be vulnerable to CVE-2010-0834?

The Dell Latitude 2110 netbook, running affected versions of Ubuntu, is specifically noted to be vulnerable to CVE-2010-0834.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2010-0834

critical

9.3

CWE

287

9/8/2010

16/9/2024

CVE-2010-0834

First published: Mon Aug 09 2010(Updated: )

The base-files package before 5.0.0ubuntu7.1 on Ubuntu 9.10 and before 5.0.0ubuntu20.10.04.2 on Ubuntu 10.04 LTS, as shipped on Dell Latitude 2110 netbooks, does not require authentication for package installation, which allows remote archive servers and man-in-the-middle attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

Credit: security@ubuntu.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Ubuntu Linux	=9.10
Ubuntu Linux	=10.04
Dell Latitude 2110

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2010-0834?
The severity of CVE-2010-0834 is classified as high due to the lack of authentication for package installation.
How do I fix CVE-2010-0834?
To fix CVE-2010-0834, update the base-files package to versions 5.0.0ubuntu7.1 or later for Ubuntu 9.10 and 5.0.0ubuntu20.10.04.2 or later for Ubuntu 10.04 LTS.
Which versions of Ubuntu are affected by CVE-2010-0834?
CVE-2010-0834 affects Ubuntu 9.10 and Ubuntu 10.04 LTS if the base-files package is below the specified fixed versions.
Can CVE-2010-0834 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2010-0834 can be exploited remotely by attackers using man-in-the-middle tactics due to the lack of authentication.
What systems are specifically noted to be vulnerable to CVE-2010-0834?
The Dell Latitude 2110 netbook, running affected versions of Ubuntu, is specifically noted to be vulnerable to CVE-2010-0834.

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