Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Sep 30, 2014· Updated Jun 17, 2026
CVE-2014-6273
CVE-2014-6273
Description
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <=1.0.1
- (no CPE)range: <=1.0.1
Patches
Vulnerability mechanics
References
6- www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-2353-1nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.debian.org/security/2014/dsa-3031nvdVendor Advisory
- secunia.com/advisories/61605nvd
- secunia.com/advisories/61710nvd
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/70075nvd
- exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/96151nvd
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