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Debian: DSA-3733-1 Critical: Apt Code Execution Due To InRelease Error

Jann Horn of Google Project Zero discovered that APT, the high level package manager, does not properly handle errors when validating signatures on InRelease files. An attacker able to man-in-the-middle HTTP requests to an apt repository that uses InRelease files . - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian Security Advisory DSA-3733-1 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. https://www.debian.org/security/ Salvatore Bonaccorso December 13, 2016 https://www.debian.org/security/faq - ------------------------------------------------------------------------- Package : apt CVE ID : CVE-2016-1252 Jann Horn of Google Project Zero discovered that APT, the high level package manager, does not properly handle errors when validating signatures on InRelease files. An attacker able to man-in-the-middle HTTP requests to an apt repository that uses InRelease files (clearsigned Release files), can take advantage of this flaw to circumvent the signature of the InRelease file, leading to arbitrary code execution. For the stable distribution (jessie), this problem has been fixed in version 1.0.9.8.4. For the unstable distribution (sid), this problem has been fixed in version 1.4~beta2. 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. . To resolve a crucial InRelease signature problem in Debian, execute commands to refresh and upgrade apt packages for system security and vulnerability prevention. Debian Security,Apt Package Update,InRelease Error Fix. . Severity: Critical. LinuxSecurity.com Team

Dec 13, 2016 •Critical Debian