CVE-2014-0490: The apt-get download command in APT before 1.0.9 does not properly validate signatures for packages, which all

Q: How do I fix CVE-2014-0490?

advanced package tool: upgrade to newer than 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Q: Is CVE-2014-0490 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0490 is not on the CISA Known Exploited Vulnerabilities list at the time of the last update. Check again, as this can change.

Q: What does CVE-2014-0490 affect?

CVE-2014-0490 affects advanced package tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The apt-get download command in APT before 1.0.9 does not properly validate signatures for packages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

Q: How urgent is CVE-2014-0490?

Priority 54/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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HIGH 7.5WATCHLISTUPGRADE

CVE-2014-0490 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.

The apt-get download command in APT before 1.0.9 does not properly validate signatures for packages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

Why this priority

High severity
On your watchlist

A fixed release or distro patch exists.

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 UPGRADE

Affected: <= 1.0.8 · 1.0.3 · 1.0.4 · 1.0.5 · 1.0.6 · 1.0.7

Fixed in: newer than 1.0.8

Safe to downgrade to: no unaffected older release

1. Check installed version

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

2. UPGRADE to newer than 1.0.8 (Debian / Ubuntu)

sudo apt update && sudo apt install --only-upgrade advanced-package-tool

2. UPGRADE (RHEL / Amazon Linux / Fedora)

sudo dnf upgrade advanced-package-tool

Note

Distros often backport fixes without changing the version number. Confirm with the distro advisory or changelog.

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Quick answers

How do I fix CVE-2014-0490?

advanced package tool: upgrade to newer than 1.0.8. Exact commands for each OS are on this page.

Is CVE-2014-0490 being exploited?

CVE-2014-0490 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-2014-0490 affect?

CVE-2014-0490 affects advanced package tool. Severity is high (CVSS 7.5). The apt-get download command in APT before 1.0.9 does not properly validate signatures for packages, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

How urgent is CVE-2014-0490?

Priority 54/100. High severity; On your watchlist

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