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CVE-2013-1051

4.3 · MEDIUM

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, possibl…

Published Mar 21, 2013debianCWE-20EPSS 1.34%

Overview

CVE-2013-1051 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting debian advanced_package_tool. It was published on March 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical description

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.

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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References

Refosvdb.org/91428Refsecunia.com/advisories/52633Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1762-1Refosvdb.org/91428Refsecunia.com/advisories/52633Refwww.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1762-1

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1051?

CVE-2013-1051 is a medium-severity vulnerability affecting debian advanced_package_tool. It was published on March 21, 2013 and has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2013-1051?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated MEDIUM. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2013-1051?

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-2013-1051?

CyberStrike is an open-source, AI-augmented pentesting engine. Rather than flag a version number, it tests whether an issue like CVE-2013-1051 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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