Vulnerability Details : CVE-2014-7206
The changelog command in Apt before 1.0.9.2 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the changelog file.
Products affected by CVE-2014-7206
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt:0.9.7.9:ubunto3:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt:0.9.7.9:ubunto4:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt:0.9.7.9:ubunto5:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2014-7206
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2014-7206
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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3.6
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LOW | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:P |
3.9
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4.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2014-7206
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The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2014-7206
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https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=763780
#763780 - apt-get: CVE-2014-7206: Insecure temporary changelog handling - Debian Bug report logs
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http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2370-1
USN-2370-1: APT vulnerability | Ubuntu security noticesVendor Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3048
Debian -- Security Information -- DSA-3048-1 aptVendor Advisory
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96951
Debian Apt symlink CVE-2014-7206 Vulnerability Report
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70310
Debian 'apt' Package CVE-2014-7206 Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
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