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CVE-2013-1051

UnknownEPSS 1.34%

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CVE-2013-1051 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. apt 0.8.16, 0.9.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle InRelease files, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to modify packages before installation via unknown vectors, possibly related to integrity checking and the use of third-party repositories.. EPSS estimates a 1.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

apt 0.8.16, 0.9.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle InRelease files, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to modify packages before installation via unknown vectors, possibly related to integrity checking and the use of third-party repositories.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.34%

67.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
DebianAdvanced Package Tool0.8.16
DebianApt0.9.7
CanonicalUbuntu Linux11.10
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.04
CanonicalUbuntu Linux12.10

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1051?
apt 0.8.16, 0.9.7, and possibly other versions does not properly handle InRelease files, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to modify packages before installation via unknown vectors, possibly related to integrity checking and the use of third-party repositories.
How severe is CVE-2013-1051?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1051 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1051?
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