How severe is CVE-2014-6273?

CVE-2014-6273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2014-6273 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-6273?

CVE-2014-6273 affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-6273?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2014-6273 published?

CVE-2014-6273 was published on 2014-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-6273

CVE-2014-6273 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Debian Advanced Package Tool with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (82nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Debian Advanced Package Tool
Published: 2014-09-30
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-6273?: 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.
How severe is CVE-2014-6273?: CVE-2014-6273 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2014-6273 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (82nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-6273?: CVE-2014-6273 affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-6273?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-6273 published?: CVE-2014-6273 was published on 2014-09-30 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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