CVE-2011-1829: canonical ubuntu_linux Improper Input Validation
CVSS: 4.3v2.0MediumModified
AliasesDEBIAN-CVE-2011-1829
Published 27-07-2011Last modified 06-08-2024
Vulnerability summary
CVE-2011-1829 is a medium (CVSS 4.3) Improper Input Validation vulnerability in canonical ubuntu_linux. EPSS estimates a 1.69% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 76.6% of scored vulnerabilities.
CVSS score
4.3/10
010
Medium · v2.0 (NVD)EPSS score
1.69%
0%100%
Low · 0.00 pp in 30 daysKEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded
Timeline
- 27-07-2011PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
- 06-08-2024Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.
Description
APT before 0.8.15.2 does not properly validate inline GPG signatures, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to install modified packages via vectors involving lack of an initial clearsigned message.
CVSS metrics
1 score · 1 source · 1 versionMedium 4.3Preferred score · NVD (NIST)
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:NSourcesSingle source
EPSS trend
Probability
1.69%
Chance of exploitation in the next 30 days
Percentile
77%
Versus all other CVEs
30-day change
0.00 pp
From 1.69% on 18-09-2026
18-09-202618-10-2026
EPSS score1.69%
Known exploited
Compare KEV catalogsNot in any of the 3 tracked catalogs.
Public exploits
0 foundNo public exploits indexed.
Weaknesses
CWE · root causeAffected systems
Debian2 products
- apt< 0.8.15.2
- advanced_package_tool< 0.8.15.2
Canonical1 product
- ubuntu_linuxEOL11.04
2 vendors · 3 products
References
8 links- packages.debian.org/changelogs/pool/main/a/apt/current/changelogX Refsource CONFIRMRelease NotesVendor Advisory
- launchpad.net/ubuntu/+archive/primary/+sourcepub/1817196/+listing-archive-extraX Refsource CONFIRMPatch
- launchpadlibrarian.net/75126628/apt_0.8.13.2ubuntu2_0.8.13.2ubuntu4.1.diff.gzX Refsource CONFIRMPatchThird Party Advisory