CVE-2009-1358
apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes...
CVE-2009-1358 is a high vulnerability (CVSS 10.0) in Debian Apt, published April 6, 2009. No source lists public exploit code. EPSS puts the chance of exploitation in the next 30 days at 4.48%, the 91st percentile. Fixed in apt 0.7.21.
apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.
Exploit likelihood
What each source reports
NVD Score used
apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.
- Record
CVE-2009-1358- CVSS 2.0
- 10.0 High
AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C - Updated
- 2026-11-02
CVE List No score
apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.
- Record
CVE-2009-1358- Updated
- 2026-11-02
EUVDEUVD-2009-1356 No score
apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.
- Record
EUVD-2009-1356- Updated
- 2026-11-03
GitHub AdvisoriesGHSA-ggxf-mg5q-59fp No score
apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes...
apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.
- Record
GHSA-ggxf-mg5q-59fp- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSV No score
apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.
- Record
CVE-2009-1358- Updated
- 2026-11-02
OSVDEBIAN-CVE-2009-1358 No score
apt-get in apt before 0.7.21 does not check for the correct error code from gpgv, which causes apt to treat a repository as valid even when it has been signed with a key that has been revoked or expired, which might allow remote attackers to trick apt into installing malicious repositories.
- Record
DEBIAN-CVE-2009-1358- Updated
- 2026-11-02
Affected products
Affected packages
| Package | Affected | Fixed |
|---|---|---|
aptDebian:12 |
before 0.7.21 | 0.7.21 |
aptDebian:13 |
before 0.7.21 | 0.7.21 |
aptDebian:14 |
before 0.7.21 | 0.7.21 |
aptDebian:4.0 |
before 0.6.46.4-0.1+etch1, plus listed versions 0.6.46.4-0.1 |
0.6.46.4-0.1+etch1 |
aptDebian:5.0 |
before 0.7.20.2+lenny1, plus listed versions 0.7.20.10.7.20.2 |
0.7.20.2+lenny1 |
aptDebian:6.0 |
before 0.7.20.2+squeeze1 | 0.7.20.2+squeeze1 |
History
| When | Changed | Sources |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-11-03 | aliases | EUVD |
| 2026-11-02 | created | CVE List, GitHub Advisories, NVD, OSV |