What is the severity of CVE-2012-0214?

CVE-2012-0214 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2012-0214?

To mitigate CVE-2012-0214, upgrade the Advanced Package Tool to version 0.8.16~exp13 or later.

Which versions of the Advanced Package Tool are affected by CVE-2012-0214?

CVE-2012-0214 affects Advanced Package Tool versions 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and includes 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13.

What type of attack does CVE-2012-0214 facilitate?

CVE-2012-0214 facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks that can allow an attacker to install arbitrary packages.

Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0214?

Yes, a patch is available in the form of a software update for Advanced Package Tool that addresses CVE-2012-0214.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2012-0214

medium

4.3

CWE

264

15/4/2014

6/8/2024

CVE-2012-0214

First published: Tue Apr 15 2014(Updated: )

The pkgAcqMetaClearSig::Failed method in apt-pkg/acquire-item.cc in Advanced Package Tool (APT) 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13, when updating from repositories that use InRelease files, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to install arbitrary packages by preventing a user from downloading the new InRelease file, which leaves the original InRelease file active and makes it more difficult to detect that the Packages file is modified and unsigned.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Debian Advanced Package Tool	<=0.8.16\~exp12
Debian Advanced Package Tool	=0.8.11
Debian Advanced Package Tool	=0.8.12
Debian Advanced Package Tool	=0.8.13
Debian Advanced Package Tool	=0.8.14
Debian Advanced Package Tool	=0.8.15

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0214?
CVE-2012-0214 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0214?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0214, upgrade the Advanced Package Tool to version 0.8.16~exp13 or later.
Which versions of the Advanced Package Tool are affected by CVE-2012-0214?
CVE-2012-0214 affects Advanced Package Tool versions 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and includes 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-0214 facilitate?
CVE-2012-0214 facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks that can allow an attacker to install arbitrary packages.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0214?
Yes, a patch is available in the form of a software update for Advanced Package Tool that addresses CVE-2012-0214.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2012-0214?
CVE-2012-0214 is classified as a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow man-in-the-middle attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0214?
To mitigate CVE-2012-0214, upgrade the Advanced Package Tool to version 0.8.16~exp13 or later.
Which versions of the Advanced Package Tool are affected by CVE-2012-0214?
CVE-2012-0214 affects Advanced Package Tool versions 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and includes 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13.
What type of attack does CVE-2012-0214 facilitate?
CVE-2012-0214 facilitates man-in-the-middle attacks that can allow an attacker to install arbitrary packages.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2012-0214?
Yes, a patch is available in the form of a software update for Advanced Package Tool that addresses CVE-2012-0214.