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CVE-2012-0962

UnknownEPSS 1.80%

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CVE-2012-0962 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Aptdaemon 0.43 in Ubuntu 11.10 and 12.04 LTS uses short IDs when importing PPA GPG keys from a keyserver, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary package repository GPG keys via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.. EPSS estimates a 1.80% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Aptdaemon 0.43 in Ubuntu 11.10 and 12.04 LTS uses short IDs when importing PPA GPG keys from a keyserver, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary package repository GPG keys via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.80%

75.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
Sebastian HeinleinAptdaemon0.43
CanonicalUbuntu Linux11.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-0962?
Aptdaemon 0.43 in Ubuntu 11.10 and 12.04 LTS uses short IDs when importing PPA GPG keys from a keyserver, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary package repository GPG keys via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-0962?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-0962 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.80% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0962?
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