CVE-2011-3634: Infoleak

Published Feb 28, 2014
·
Updated

methods/https.cc in apt before 0.8.11 accepts connections when the certificate host name fails validation and Verify-Host is enabled, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to obtain repository credentials via unspecified vectors.

Affected Software

13 affected componentsFixes available
debian/apt
2.2.42.6.12.9.7
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.10
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=8.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=11.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=10.04
Debian Advanced Package Tool=0.8.0-pre1
Debian Advanced Package Tool=0.8.0
Debian Advanced Package Tool=0.8.0-pre2
Debian Advanced Package Tool=0.8.1
Debian Advanced Package Tool=0.8.10
Debian Advanced Package Tool=0.8.10.1
Debian Advanced Package Tool=0.8.10.2
Debian Advanced Package Tool<=0.8.10.3

Event History

Feb 28, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 PM
Description
Mar 1, 2014
Data Sourced
via NVD·12:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2011-3634?

CVE-2011-3634 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for man-in-the-middle attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2011-3634?

To fix CVE-2011-3634, update your apt package to version 0.8.11 or later.

3

Which versions of apt are affected by CVE-2011-3634?

CVE-2011-3634 affects apt versions prior to 0.8.11, including several versions such as 0.8.0 and 0.8.10.x.

4

What kind of attacks can CVE-2011-3634 facilitate?

CVE-2011-3634 can facilitate man-in-the-middle attacks, leading to the exposure of repository credentials.

5

Which operating systems are impacted by CVE-2011-3634?

CVE-2011-3634 impacts multiple versions of Ubuntu and Debian distributions that are running affected versions of apt.

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