apt up to 0.8.13/0.8.16 InRelease File Repository access control

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability identified as problematic has been detected in apt up to 0.8.13/0.8.16. Impacted is an unknown function of the component InRelease File Repository Handler. Performing a manipulation results in access control. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-0214. There is no available exploit. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in apt up to 0.8.13/0.8.16. It has been classified as critical. This affects some unknown functionality of the component InRelease File Repository Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a access control vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-264. This is going to have an impact on integrity. The summary by CVE is:

The pkgAcqMetaClearSig::Failed method in apt-pkg/acquire-item.cc in Advanced Package Tool (APT) 0.8.11 through 0.8.15.10 and 0.8.16 before 0.8.16~exp13, when updating from repositories that use InRelease files, allows man-in-the-middle attackers to install arbitrary packages by preventing a user from downloading the new InRelease file, which leaves the original InRelease file active and makes it more difficult to detect that the Packages file is modified and unsigned.

The weakness was presented 03/06/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared at ubuntu.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-0214 since 12/14/2011. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. A authentication is required for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. MITRE ATT&CK project uses the attack technique T1068 for this issue.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58266 (Ubuntu 11.04 / 11.10 : apt vulnerability (USN-1385-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 0.8.16~exp5ubuntu13.2 or 0.8.13.2ubuntu4.4 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73698), Tenable (58266), SecurityFocus (BID 52316†), OSVDB (79839†) and Secunia (SA48286†). Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 6.5
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.2

VulDB Base Score: 6.5
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Access control
CWE: CWE-264
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Nessus ID: 58266
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 11.04 / 11.10 : apt vulnerability (USN-1385-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 840924
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for apt USN-1385-1
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: apt 0.8.16~exp5ubuntu13.2 / 0.8.13.2ubuntu4.4

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12/14/2011 🔍
03/05/2012 +82 days 🔍
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03/06/2012 +1 days 🔍
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03/07/2012 +1 days 🔍
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06/02/2013 +452 days 🔍
04/15/2014 +317 days 🔍
05/10/2026 +4408 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: ubuntu.com
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-0214 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0214
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-4713

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X-Force: 73698
SecurityFocus: 52316 - apt InRelease files Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 48286 - Ubuntu update for apt, Less Critical
OSVDB: 79839
Vulnerability Center: 39804 - Apt 0.7.20 - 0.7.21, 0.8.11 Improper InRelease Files Handling Allows Security Bypass, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/07/2012 23:33
Updated: 05/10/2026 19:43
Changes: 03/07/2012 23:33 (72), 05/01/2017 11:27 (5), 03/21/2021 09:36 (3), 05/10/2026 19:43 (17)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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