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- USN-3746-1
USN-3746-1: APT vulnerability
First published: Mon Aug 20 2018(Updated: )
It was discovered that APT incorrectly handled the mirror method (mirror://). If a remote attacker were able to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could potentially be used to install altered packages in environments configured to use mirror:// entries.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/apt | <1.6.3ubuntu0.1 | 1.6.3ubuntu0.1 |
| =18.04 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID is USN-3746-1.
What is the severity of USN-3746-1?
The severity of USN-3746-1 is not mentioned.
How does the vulnerability affect APT?
The vulnerability affects APT by incorrectly handling the mirror method (mirror://), which can potentially be used to install altered packages.
How can a remote attacker exploit this vulnerability?
A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability by performing a machine-in-the-middle attack.
How can the vulnerability be fixed?
The vulnerability can be fixed by updating APT to version 1.6.3ubuntu0.1 or higher.
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