CVE-2019-3462
HIGHCVSS 8.1/10EPSS 14.56%
Last modified
CVE-2019-3462 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.1/10 on the CVSS scale. Incorrect sanitation of the 302 redirect field in HTTP transport method of apt versions 1.4.8 and earlier can lead to content injection by a MITM attacker, potentially leading to remote code execution on the target machine.. EPSS estimates a 14.56% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
Incorrect sanitation of the 302 redirect field in HTTP transport method of apt versions 1.4.8 and earlier can lead to content injection by a MITM attacker, potentially leading to remote code execution on the target machine.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Debian | Advanced Package Tool | < 1.2.30 |
| Debian | Advanced Package Tool | >= 1.3, <= 1.4.8 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 12.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 14.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 16.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.04 |
| Canonical | Ubuntu Linux | 18.10 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 8.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Netapp | Active Iq | All versions |
| Netapp | Element Software | All versions |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190125-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3863-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3863-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4371Patch, Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/106690Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00013.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00014.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20190125-0002/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3863-1/Third Party Advisory
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3863-2/Third Party Advisory
- https://www.debian.org/security/2019/dsa-4371Patch, Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-3462?
Incorrect sanitation of the 302 redirect field in HTTP transport method of apt versions 1.4.8 and earlier can lead to content injection by a MITM attacker, potentially leading to remote code execution on the target machine.
How severe is CVE-2019-3462?
CVE-2019-3462 has a CVSS score of 8.1/10 (HIGH severity). The EPSS model estimates a 14.56% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2019-3462?
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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