CVE-2014-0478: Input Validation
First published: Thu May 29 2014(Updated: )
APT before 1.0.4 does not properly validate source packages, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to download and install Trojan horse packages by removing the Release signature.
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/apt | <=0.9.7.9+deb7u1<=1.0.3 | 1.0.4 0.8.10.3+squeeze2 0.9.7.9+deb7u2 |
| debian/apt | 2.2.4 2.6.1 2.9.7 | |
| Debian APT Package Management | <=1.0.3 |
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Reference Links
- http://secunia.com/advisories/58843
- http://secunia.com/advisories/59358
- http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-2958
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2246-1
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=749795
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2014-0478
- http://ftp.debian.org/debian/
- http://ftp.debian.org
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-devel/2012/03/msg00549.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-3634?
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2011-3634
- http://www.tarent.de/
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2014-0478?
CVE-2014-0478 is considered to have a high severity as it allows man-in-the-middle attackers to install malicious packages.
How do I fix CVE-2014-0478?
To fix CVE-2014-0478, you should upgrade to APT version 1.0.4 or later.
Which versions of APT are affected by CVE-2014-0478?
APT versions prior to 1.0.4, including 0.9.7.9+deb7u1 and earlier, are affected by CVE-2014-0478.
What type of attack does CVE-2014-0478 enable?
CVE-2014-0478 enables man-in-the-middle attacks that can result in the installation of Trojan horse packages.
Is upgrading APT the only mitigation for CVE-2014-0478?
Upgrading APT to version 1.0.4 or later is the primary mitigation for CVE-2014-0478 to ensure proper validation of source packages.
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