Improper input validation in Debian Advanced Package Tool
CVE-2012-3587
APT 0.7.x before 0.7.25 and 0.8.x before 0.8.16, when using the apt-key net-update to import keyrings, relies on GnuPG argument order and does not check GPG subkeys, which might allow remote attackers to install Trojan horse packages via a man-in-the-middle (MITM) attack.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.017 (76.1th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Debian Advanced_package_tool — versions 0.7.0, 0.7.1, 0.7.2
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- cve@mitre.org (mailing-list, x_refsource_FULLDISC)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_UBUNTU, vendor-advisory)
- cve@mitre.org (x_refsource_CONFIRM)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2012-3587?
- CVE-2012-3587 is a vulnerability in Debian Advanced Package Tool, classified under Improper Input Validation. Published 2012-06-19.
- Is CVE-2012-3587 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.