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CVE-2012-0214

UnknownEPSS 1.33%

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CVE-2012-0214 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The pkgAcqMetaClearSig::Failed method in apt-pkg/acquire-item.cc in Advanced Package Tool (APT) 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13, when updating from repositories that use InRelease files, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to install arbitrary packages by preventing a user from downloading the new InRelease file, which leaves the original InRelease file active and makes it more difficult to detect that the Packages file is modified and unsigned.. EPSS estimates a 1.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The pkgAcqMetaClearSig::Failed method in apt-pkg/acquire-item.cc in Advanced Package Tool (APT) 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13, when updating from repositories that use InRelease files, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to install arbitrary packages by preventing a user from downloading the new InRelease file, which leaves the original InRelease file active and makes it more difficult to detect that the Packages file is modified and unsigned.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.33%

67.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Advanced Package ToolAdvanced Package Tool<= 0.8.16\~exp12
Advanced Package ToolAdvanced Package Tool0.8.11
Advanced Package ToolAdvanced Package Tool0.8.12
Advanced Package ToolAdvanced Package Tool0.8.13
Advanced Package ToolAdvanced Package Tool0.8.14
Advanced Package ToolAdvanced Package Tool0.8.15

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0214?
The pkgAcqMetaClearSig::Failed method in apt-pkg/acquire-item.cc in Advanced Package Tool (APT) 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13, when updating from repositories that use InRelease files, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to install arbitrary packages by preventing a user from downloading the new InRelease file, which leaves the original InRelease file active and makes it more difficult to detect that the Packages file is modified and unsigned.
How severe is CVE-2012-0214?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0214 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0214?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST