What is the severity of CVE-2013-1051?

CVE-2013-1051 has a moderate severity rating due to potential man-in-the-middle attacks that can compromise package integrity.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1051?

To fix CVE-2013-1051, update your apt package to a secure version that addresses the vulnerability.

Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2013-1051?

CVE-2013-1051 affects specific versions of apt including 0.8.16, 0.9.7, and certain Ubuntu releases like 11.10 and 12.04.

What risks are associated with CVE-2013-1051?

The risks associated with CVE-2013-1051 include the possibility of attackers modifying packages before installation, potentially leading to system compromise.

Are there any workarounds for CVE-2013-1051?

Temporary workarounds for CVE-2013-1051 may involve avoiding the use of third-party repositories until the vulnerability is patched.

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CVE-2013-1051

medium

4.3

CWE

21/3/2013

8/1/2020

CVE-2013-1051: Input Validation

First published: Thu Mar 21 2013(Updated: )

apt 0.8.16, 0.9.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle InRelease files, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to modify packages before installation via unknown vectors, possibly related to integrity checking and the use of third-party repositories.

Credit: security@ubuntu.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Debian APT Package Management	=0.8.16
Debian APT Package Management	=0.9.7
Ubuntu	=11.10
Ubuntu	=12.04
Ubuntu	=12.10

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What is the severity of CVE-2013-1051?
CVE-2013-1051 has a moderate severity rating due to potential man-in-the-middle attacks that can compromise package integrity.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1051?
To fix CVE-2013-1051, update your apt package to a secure version that addresses the vulnerability.
Which versions of software are affected by CVE-2013-1051?
CVE-2013-1051 affects specific versions of apt including 0.8.16, 0.9.7, and certain Ubuntu releases like 11.10 and 12.04.
What risks are associated with CVE-2013-1051?
The risks associated with CVE-2013-1051 include the possibility of attackers modifying packages before installation, potentially leading to system compromise.
Are there any workarounds for CVE-2013-1051?
Temporary workarounds for CVE-2013-1051 may involve avoiding the use of third-party repositories until the vulnerability is patched.

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