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Debian: DSA-3048-1 Critical: Apt File Overwrite Risk Vulnerability

Guillem Jover discovered that the changelog retrieval functionality in apt-get used temporary files in an insecure way, allowing a local user to cause arbitrary files to be overwritten. . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3048-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. http://www.debian.org/security/ Thijs Kinkhorst October 08, 2014 http://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : apt CVE ID : CVE-2014-7206 Debian Bug : 763780 Guillem Jover discovered that the changelog retrieval functionality in apt-get used temporary files in an insecure way, allowing a local user to cause arbitrary files to be overwritten. This vulnerability is neutralized by the fs.protected_symlinks setting in the Linux kernel, which is enabled by default in Debian 7 Wheezy and up. For the stable distribution (wheezy), this problem has been fixed in version 0.9.7.9+deb7u6. For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in version 1.0.9.2. We recommend that you upgrade your apt packages. Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://www.debian.org/security/ Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . Debian Security Advisory DSA-5048-1 tackles apt's manifest problem that stops file replacements. Update is advised.. Debian Security,Apt Security,File Overwrite Mitigation,Update Recommendation. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Oct 08, 2014 •Critical Debian