How severe is CVE-2014-7206?

CVE-2014-7206 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.

Is CVE-2014-7206 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2014-7206?

CVE-2014-7206 primarily affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2014-7206?

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

When was CVE-2014-7206 published?

CVE-2014-7206 was published on 2014-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2014-7206

CVE-2014-7206 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Advanced Package Tool with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6. 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-59.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 2.0 base score 3.6)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-59
Affected product: Debian Advanced Package Tool
Published: 2014-10-15
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

The changelog command in Apt before 1.0.9.2 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the changelog file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2014-7206?: The changelog command in Apt before 1.0.9.2 allows local users to write to arbitrary files via a symlink attack on the changelog file.
How severe is CVE-2014-7206?: CVE-2014-7206 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 3.6, rated low severity.
Is CVE-2014-7206 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2014-7206?: CVE-2014-7206 primarily affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. In total, 6 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2014-7206?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2014-7206 published?: CVE-2014-7206 was published on 2014-10-15 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (6)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:1.0.8:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt:0.9.7.9:ubunto3:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt:0.9.7.9:ubunto4:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt:0.9.7.9:ubunto5:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:a:debian:apt:1.0.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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