CVE-2013-1051

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions apt versions 0.8.16 through 0.9.7

Description The issue is related to the handling of InRelease files, which can be exploited by man-in-the-middle attackers to modify packages before installation. This is possibly related to integrity checking and the use of third-party repositories.

Recommendations For apt versions 0.8.16 through 0.9.7, consider restricting the use of third-party repositories to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, ensure that package integrity is thoroughly checked before installation. At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this issue.