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CVE-2009-1358

10.0 · HIGH

apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or ex…

Published Apr 21, 2009debianEPSS 4.48%

Overview

CVE-2009-1358 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian advanced_package_tool. It was published on April 21, 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-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.

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

VendorProductVersionsStatus
debianadvanced_package_tool0Affected

References

Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=433091Refsecunia.com/advisories/34829Refsecunia.com/advisories/34832Refsecunia.com/advisories/34874Refwww.debian.org/security/2009/dsa-1779Refwww.securityfocus.com/bid/34630Refbugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apt/+bug/356012Refexchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/50086Refusn.ubuntu.com/762-1/Refbugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=433091

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2009-1358?

CVE-2009-1358 is a high-severity vulnerability affecting debian advanced_package_tool. It was published on April 21, 2009 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 10.0 (HIGH).

How severe is CVE-2009-1358?

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-2009-1358?

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.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2009-1358?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2009-1358 is actually reachable in your own applications and APIs, then verifies each finding before reporting it. That tells you if the weakness is a real, exploitable risk in your environment or a false positive you can safely deprioritize.

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