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    CVE-2014-7206

    The changelog command in Apt before 1.0.9.2 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the changelog file.

    Published:Oct 15, 2014
    Last Modified:Apr 12, 2025
    EPS:Oct 15, 2014
    EPSS Score:0.00048
    CVSS Score:3.6

    Affected Products

    Vendor
    Debian
    Product
    Advanced Package Tool
    Vendor
    Debian
    Product
    Apt

    Exploits

    No exploit reference

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    Attack Vector
    Network
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    Local
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    Privileges Required
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    User Interaction
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    Scope
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    Changed
    Confidentiality
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    Integrity
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    Low
    High
    Availability
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