Debian apt 0.8.16/0.9.7 InRelease Files input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Debian apt 0.8.16/0.9.7. This issue affects some unknown processing of the file InRelease Files. This manipulation causes input validation. This vulnerability appears as CVE-2013-1051. There is no available exploit. It is recommended to apply a patch to fix this issue.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Debian apt 0.8.16/0.9.7 and classified as problematic. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the file InRelease Files. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, and integrity. The summary by CVE is:

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.

The weakness was presented 03/14/2013 by Ansgar Burchardt as USN-1762-1 as not defined advisory (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at ubuntu.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-1051 since 01/11/2013. The exploitation appears to be difficult. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. Technical details of the vulnerability are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 65571 (Ubuntu 11.10 / 12.04 LTS / 12.10 : apt vulnerability (USN-1762-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks.

Applying a patch is able to eliminate this problem. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (65571), OSVDB (91428†), Secunia (SA52633†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-38912†). Be aware that VulDB is the high quality source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Nessus ID: 65571
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 11.10 / 12.04 LTS / 12.10 : apt vulnerability (USN-1762-1)
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OpenVAS ID: 841358
OpenVAS Name: Ubuntu Update for apt USN-1762-1
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01/11/2013 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: debian.org

Advisory: USN-1762-1
Researcher: Ansgar Burchardt
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2013-1051 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-1051
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8023

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Secunia: 52633 - Ubuntu update for apt, Less Critical
OSVDB: 91428
Vulnerability Center: 38912 - Apt 0.8.16, 0.9.7 Improper InRelease Files Handling Allows Attackers to Modify Packages via MITM, Medium

Entryinfo

Created: 03/19/2013 12:43
Updated: 05/06/2021 13:42
Changes: 03/19/2013 12:43 (72), 04/26/2017 17:49 (2), 05/06/2021 13:42 (3)
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