Security Bypass in aptlinex GUI for Debian-based Systems
CVE-2008-1902

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor
Debian
Status
Aptlinex
Vendor
CVE Published:
22 April 2008

Summary

The user interface of aptlinex prior to version 0.91 fails to provide adequate warnings regarding potentially harmful actions. This oversight enables remote attackers to execute unauthorized operations, such as removing or altering packages through the use of apt:// URLs. Users are exposed to significant risks if they interact with unverified sources, as malicious actors can exploit this vulnerability to compromise system integrity.

References

https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/41954
vdb-entryx_refsource_XF
http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=476572
x_refsource_CONFIRM

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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