CVE-2014-0489: APT before 1.0.9, when the Acquire::GzipIndexes option is enabled, does not validate checksums, which allows r

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CVE-2014-0489 is a high-severity flaw (CVSS 7.5) affecting advanced package tool. Below: why it ranks where it does, which versions are affected, what to do, and the exact commands.

APT before 1.0.9, when the Acquire::GzipIndexes option is enabled, does not validate checksums, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

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

Risk facts

CVSS score	7.5 (High)
EPSS exploit chance	3.6% (top 11%)
CISA exploited list	No
Weakness	CWE-20
Published	2014-11-03
Last modified	2026-06-17

Publisher (CNA): Debian GNU/Linux · Vendor: debian

Last updated 2026-06-17 · Sources: CVE Program, NVD, CISA KEV, EPSS and vendor advisories · How we score

Am I affected?

Timeline

2014-11-03 22:55 UTCPublished CVE record published
2026-06-17 00:03 UTCUpdated Record last modified

debian advanced package tool DOWNGRADE

Affected: 1.0.3 · 1.0.5 · 1.0.7

Fixed in: no fixed release known

Safe to downgrade to: a release before 1.0.3

1. Check installed version

apt-cache policy advanced-package-tool || rpm -q advanced-package-tool || advanced-package-tool --version

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE to a release before 1.0.3 (Debian / Ubuntu)

apt-cache madison advanced-package-tool sudo apt install advanced-package-tool=<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo apt-mark hold advanced-package-tool

2. No fixed release: DOWNGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

dnf --showduplicates list advanced-package-tool sudo dnf downgrade advanced-package-tool-<VERSION_BEFORE_1.0.3> sudo dnf versionlock add advanced-package-tool

Downgrade risk

Downgrading can break dependent software and may reopen older bugs. Read the distro advisory first and test on a non-production host.

After downgrade

Restart the service, and keep the package held until a fixed release ships.

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Scores and fixes here are computed automatically from those and other public sources. Confirm with the vendor advisory before changing production systems.

Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0489?

advanced package tool: downgrade or apply the listed mitigation. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0489 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0489 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-2014-0489 affect?

CVE-2014-0489 affects advanced package tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). APT before 1.0.9, when the Acquire::GzipIndexes option is enabled, does not validate checksums, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

How urgent is CVE-2014-0489?

Priority 54/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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