CVE catalog
CVE-2005-2214
apt-setup affected and fixed versions
apt-setup in Debian GNU/Linux installs the apt.conf file with insecure permissions, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information such as passwords.
- Severity
- Low
- Published
- Source
- [NVD] · [CVE record]
- EPSS
- 0.41% · Oct 27, 2026
Reported versions and fixes
Each observation applies to its named package, distribution, and release. Distribution backports can fix a vulnerability while retaining an older upstream version number.
| Distribution / release | Package | Version | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debiantrixie | apt-setup | Not reported | AffectedDistribution reports no fix | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debiantrixie | apt-setup | 1:0.198 | Affected | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debiansid | apt-setup | Not reported | AffectedDistribution reports no fix | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debiansid | apt-setup | 1:0.201 | Affected | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debianforky | apt-setup | Not reported | AffectedDistribution reports no fix | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debianforky | apt-setup | 1:0.201 | Affected | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debianbookworm | apt-setup | Not reported | AffectedDistribution reports no fix | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debianbookworm | apt-setup | 1:0.182 | Affected | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| UnknownRelease not reported | apt-setup | Not reported | UnknownSource applicability is not established | Provider not reported |
Provider details and historical evidence
| Distribution / release | Package | Version | Status | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UnknownRelease not reported | apt-setup | Not reported | UnknownSource applicability is not established | Provider not reported |
| Debianbookworm | apt-setup | Not reported | AffectedDistribution reports no fix | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debianbookworm | apt-setup | 1:0.182 | Affected | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debianforky | apt-setup | Not reported | AffectedDistribution reports no fix | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debianforky | apt-setup | 1:0.201 | Affected | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debiansid | apt-setup | Not reported | AffectedDistribution reports no fix | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debiansid | apt-setup | 1:0.201 | Affected | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debiantrixie | apt-setup | Not reported | AffectedDistribution reports no fix | [CVE-2005-2214] |
| Debiantrixie | apt-setup | 1:0.198 | Affected | [CVE-2005-2214] |
Original provider fields
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]
}OpenFactory catalog packages
Matching against OpenFactory catalog package versions is in progress.
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