CVE-2013-6049: apt-listbugs before 0.1.10 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows attackers to have unspecified impa

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CVE-2013-6049 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.8) affecting apt-listbugs, debian linux. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

apt-listbugs before 0.1.10 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

No fix is published yet: follow the downgrade or mitigation steps.

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.8 (High)
Attack vector	Local
Attack complexity	Low
Privileges needed	Low
User interaction	None
EPSS exploit chance	0.4% (top 69%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2017-10-20
Last modified	2026-06-16

Publisher (CNA): MITRE · Vendor: apt-listbugs project · debian

Last updated 2026-06-16 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2017-10-20 18:29 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-16 23:59 UTCUpdated Record last modified

apt-listbugs project apt-listbugs MITIGATE

Affected: all versions

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy apt-listbugs || rpm -q apt-listbugs || apt-listbugs --version

No fixed or unaffected release known

Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory, disable the affected feature, or restrict network access.

debian debian linux MITIGATE

Affected: 7.0 · 8.0

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 7.0

Check your OS release

cat /etc/os-release; uname -r

Debian / Ubuntu

sudo apt update && sudo apt full-upgrade

RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora

sudo dnf upgrade --refresh

Windows

Install the latest cumulative update from Windows Update

If no patch exists yet

OS downgrades are not safe. Apply the vendor mitigation from the advisory and restrict exposure.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2013-6049?

apt-listbugs: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation; debian linux: mitigate or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2013-6049 being exploited?

CVE-2013-6049 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

What does CVE-2013-6049 affect?

CVE-2013-6049 affects apt-listbugs, debian linux. Severity is high (CVSS 7.8). apt-listbugs before 0.1.10 creates temporary files insecurely, which allows attackers to have unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

How urgent is CVE-2013-6049?

Priority 40/100. High severity; On your watchlist

Software pages

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