CVE-2009-1358 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass GPG signature verification in apt-get to install malicious packages from revoked or expired keys, requiring user interaction to trigger installation.
- 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
- Available
What is CVE-2009-1358?
CVE-2009-1358 is a critical vulnerability in n/a, published on 21 Apr 2009. 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
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error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2009-1358?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Debian Advanced Package Tool, Debian Apt.
How do I fix CVE-2009-1358?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2009-1358 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2009-1358 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in n/a
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1358, GHSA-ggxf-mg5q-59fp.