CVE-2012-0944

CVE-2012-0944 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Sebastian Heinlein Aptdaemon with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-287.

Key facts

Description

Aptdaemon 0.43 and earlier in Ubuntu 11.04, 11.10, and 12.04 LTS does not authenticate packages when the transaction is not simulated, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary packages via a man-in-the-middle attack.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2012-0944?
Aptdaemon 0.43 and earlier in Ubuntu 11.04, 11.10, and 12.04 LTS does not authenticate packages when the transaction is not simulated, which allows remote attackers to install arbitrary packages via a man-in-the-middle attack.
How severe is CVE-2012-0944?
CVE-2012-0944 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2012-0944 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (65th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2012-0944?
CVE-2012-0944 primarily affects Sebastian Heinlein Aptdaemon. In total, 12 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2012-0944?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2012-0944 published?
CVE-2012-0944 was published on 2012-06-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (12)

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