Advisory Published

USN-3863-2: APT vulnerability

First published: Tue Jan 22 2019(Updated: )

USN-3863-1 fixed a vulnerability in APT. This update provides the corresponding update for Ubuntu 12.04 ESM. Original advisory details: Max Justicz discovered that APT incorrectly handled certain parameters during redirects. If a remote attacker were able to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could potentially be used to install altered packages.

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
All of
ubuntu/apt<0.8.16~exp12ubuntu10.28
0.8.16~exp12ubuntu10.28
Ubuntu Ubuntu=12.04

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID for this APT vulnerability?

    The vulnerability ID for this APT vulnerability is USN-3863-2.

  • What is the severity of the USN-3863-2 vulnerability?

    The severity of the USN-3863-2 vulnerability is not specified.

  • What software is affected by the USN-3863-2 vulnerability?

    APT version 0.8.16~exp12ubuntu10.28 on Ubuntu 12.04 is affected by the USN-3863-2 vulnerability.

  • What is the suggested fix for the USN-3863-2 vulnerability?

    Update APT to version 0.8.16~exp12ubuntu10.28 to fix the USN-3863-2 vulnerability.

  • Where can I find more information about the USN-3863-2 vulnerability?

    You can find more information about the USN-3863-2 vulnerability on the official Ubuntu Security Notice page.

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