Debian apt up to 1.0.8 Source Package Acquire::GzipIndexes input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as critical has been identified in Debian apt up to 1.0.8. This affects the function Acquire::GzipIndexes of the component Source Package Handler. The manipulation results in input validation. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2014-0489. There is no exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Debian apt up to 1.0.8. Affected is the function Acquire::GzipIndexes of the component Source Package Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. This is going to have an impact on integrity. CVE summarizes:

APT before 1.0.9, when the Acquire::GzipIndexes option is enabled, does not validate checksums, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

The weakness was shared 09/18/2014 with Debian as Bug 1143815 as confirmed bug report (Bugzilla). The advisory is available at bugzilla.redhat.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2014-0489 since 12/19/2013. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 82200 (Debian DLA-53-1 : apt security update), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Debian Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 195616 (Ubuntu Security Notification for Apt Vulnerabilities (USN-2348-1)).

Upgrading to version 1.0.9 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 (96130), Tenable (82200), SecurityFocus (BID 69835†), Secunia (SA61275†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-46945†). The entries VDB-67671, VDB-67672 and VDB-67673 are related to this item. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 82200
Nessus Name: Debian DLA-53-1 : apt security update
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OpenVAS ID: 703025
OpenVAS Name: Debian Security Advisory DSA 3025-1 (apt - security update)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: apt 1.0.9

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: Bug 1143815
Organization: Debian
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2014-0489 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2014-0489
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-67674

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X-Force: 96130 - Debian Apt source packages security bypass, Medium Risk
SecurityFocus: 69835 - apt CVE-2014-0489 Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 61275 - Ubuntu update for apt, Less Critical
Vulnerability Center: 46945 - Debian Apt before 1.0.9 Remote Code Execution due to Improper Validation of Checksum, High

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Entryinfo

Created: 09/23/2014 14:57
Updated: 02/20/2022 21:43
Changes: 09/23/2014 14:57 (82), 06/11/2017 05:15 (2), 02/20/2022 21:43 (3)
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