CVE-2014-7206

Advanced Package Tool < 1.0.9.2 - Arbitrary File Write via Symlink Attack on Changelog File

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

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.

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/61333
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_debian
http://www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3048
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/61768
Third Party Advisory third-party-advisory x_refsource_secunia
http://secunia.com/advisories/61158
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/70310
Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_ubuntu
http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2370-1
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_xf
https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96951

Scores

EPSS 0.0039
EPSS Percentile 30.2%

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (4)
debian/advanced_package_tool 1.0.8
debian/advanced_package_tool < 1.0.9.1
debian/apt 0.9.7.9 ubunto3 (3 CPE variants)
debian/apt 1.0.9
Published Oct 15, 2014
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026