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CVE-2012-5356

UnknownEPSS 1.97%

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CVE-2012-5356 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The apt-add-repository tool in Ubuntu Software Properties 0.75.x before 0.75.10.3, 0.80.x before 0.80.9.2, 0.81.x before 0.81.13.5, 0.82.x before 0.82.7.3, and 0.92.x before 0.92.8 does not properly check PPA GPG keys imported 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 1.97% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The apt-add-repository tool in Ubuntu Software Properties 0.75.x before 0.75.10.3, 0.80.x before 0.80.9.2, 0.81.x before 0.81.13.5, 0.82.x before 0.82.7.3, and 0.92.x before 0.92.8 does not properly check PPA GPG keys imported 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
1.97%

77.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.75.4
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.75.5
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.75.6
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.75.7
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.75.8
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.75.9
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.75.10
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.75.10.1
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.75.10.2
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80.2
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80.3
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80.4
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80.5
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80.6
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80.7
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80.8
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80.9
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.80.9.1
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.1
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.2
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.3
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.4
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.5
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.6
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.7
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.8
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.9
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.10
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.11
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.13
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.13.1
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.13.2
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.13.3
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.81.13.4
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.82
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.82.2
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.82.3
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.82.4
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.82.5
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.82.6
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.82.7
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.82.7.1
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.82.7.2
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.92
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.92.2
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.92.3
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.92.4
CanonicalUbuntu Software Properties0.92.5

Showing 50 of 52 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

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Status
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2012-5356?
The apt-add-repository tool in Ubuntu Software Properties 0.75.x before 0.75.10.3, 0.80.x before 0.80.9.2, 0.81.x before 0.81.13.5, 0.82.x before 0.82.7.3, and 0.92.x before 0.92.8 does not properly check PPA GPG keys imported 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-2012-5356?
Severity scoring for CVE-2012-5356 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.97% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2012-5356?
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