CVE-2014-6273

Buffer overflow in the HTTP transport code in apt-get in APT 1.0.1 and earlier allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.

CVSS v2.0 6.8 MEDIUM

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CVSS v2.0 : MEDIUM

V2 Legend

Vector : AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability : 8.6 / Impact : 6.4

Access Vector NETWORK

Access Complexity MEDIUM

Authentication NONE

Confidentiality Impact PARTIAL

Integrity Impact PARTIAL

Availability Impact PARTIAL

References

Link	Resource
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2353-1	Patch Vendor Advisory
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3031	Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70075
http://secunia.com/advisories/61605
http://secunia.com/advisories/61710
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96151

Configurations

Configuration 1 (hide)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

Information

Published : 2014-09-30 07:55

Updated : 2020-01-08 07:22

NVD link : CVE-2014-6273

Mitre link : CVE-2014-6273

JSON object : View

CWE

CWE-119

Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Products Affected

debian

advanced_package_tool

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