CVE-2008-1902 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can remove or modify packages via apt:// URLs due to insufficient user warnings in the aptlinex GUI.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2008-1902?
CVE-2008-1902 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2008. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The GUI for aptlinex before 0.91 does not sufficiently warn the user of potentially dangerous actions, which allows remote attackers to remove or modify packages via an apt:// URL.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2008-1902?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Debian Aptlinex.
How do I fix CVE-2008-1902?
No fix has been published for CVE-2008-1902 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2008-1902 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2008-1902 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m4x6-fgw3-74mj.