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    CVE-2014-6273

    Buffer overflow in the HTTP transport code in apt-get in APT 1.0.1 and earlier allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (crash) or possibly execute arbitrary code via a crafted URL.

    Published:Sep 30, 2014
    Last Modified:Apr 12, 2025
    EPS:Sep 30, 2014
    EPSS Score:0.00677
    CVSS Score:6.8

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Debian
    Product
    Advanced Package Tool

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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    User Interaction
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    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
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    Availability
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