Vulnerability Intelligence Report
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.
No Active Exploit Signals
CVSS Base Score
4.3
MEDIUM
EPSS Probability:1.34%
Executive Threat Verdict
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Attack Surface
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Weaponization
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SSVC Action
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Affected Products & Versions
| Vendor | Product | Affected Versions |
|---|---|---|
| debian | advanced_package_tool | 0.8.16 |
| debian | apt | 0.9.7 |
| canonical | ubuntu_linux | 11.10, 12.04, 12.10 |
References & Technical Advisories
No reference links found.
Threat Intelligence Signals
EPSS Score
1.343%
GitHub Advisory
Identity & Timeline
| Status | PUBLISHED |
| Assigning Authority | Canonical Ltd. · Vendor · UK |
| Reserved | 2013-01-11T00:00:00 |
| Published | 2013-03-21T17:00:00 |
| Last Updated | 2024-09-17T02:47:34 |
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