CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2014-0488: Input Validation

First published: Mon Nov 03 2014(Updated: )

APT before 1.0.9 does not "invalidate repository data" when moving from an unauthenticated to authenticated state, which allows remote attackers to have unspecified impact via crafted repository data.

Credit: security@debian.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Debian APT Package Management=1.0.3
Debian APT Package Management=1.0.7

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2014-0488?

    CVE-2014-0488 is considered a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to exploit crafted repository data.

  • How do I fix CVE-2014-0488?

    To mitigate CVE-2014-0488, upgrade APT to version 1.0.9 or later.

  • Which versions of APT are affected by CVE-2014-0488?

    CVE-2014-0488 affects APT versions 1.0.3 and 1.0.7.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2014-0488 allow?

    CVE-2014-0488 allows remote attackers to influence operations during transitions from unauthenticated to authenticated states.

  • Is there a known exploit for CVE-2014-0488?

    As of now, there are no specific exploits publicly available for CVE-2014-0488, but the vulnerability's nature suggests potential risk.

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