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CVE-2009-1300

10.0 · HIGH

apt 0.7.20 does not check when the date command returns an "invalid date" error, which can prevent apt from loading security updates in time zones for which DST occurs at midnight.

Published Apr 16, 2009debianCWE-20EPSS 1.86%

Overview

CVE-2009-1300 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian advanced_package_tool. It was published on April 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

apt 0.7.20 does not check when the date command returns an "invalid date" error, which can prevent apt from loading security updates in time zones for which DST occurs at midnight.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update advanced_package_tool to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

Affected products

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1300?

CVE-2009-1300 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian advanced_package_tool. It was published on April 16, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1300?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0, rated HIGH. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2009-1300?

Check the references section for vendor advisories and patches from debian. Update advanced_package_tool to the latest patched version. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

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