CVE-2020-27351
Various memory and file descriptor leaks in apt-python
Description
Various memory and file descriptor leaks were found in apt-python files python/arfile.cc, python/tag.cc, python/tarfile.cc, aka GHSL-2020-170. This issue affects: python-apt 1.1.0~beta1 versions prior to 1.1.0~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10; 1.6.5ubuntu0 versions prior to 1.6.5ubuntu0.4; 2.0.0ubuntu0 versions prior to 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2; 2.1.3ubuntu1 versions prior to 2.1.3ubuntu1.1;
INFO
Published Date :
Dec. 10, 2020, 4:15 a.m.
Last Modified :
Nov. 21, 2024, 5:21 a.m.
Remotely Exploit :
No
Source :
[email protected]
Affected Products
The following products are affected by CVE-2020-27351
vulnerability.
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CVSS Scores
| Score | Version | Severity | Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CVSS 2.0 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] | ||||
| CVSS 3.1 | LOW | [email protected] |
Solution
- Update the affected packages.
- Upgrade the python-apt packages.
References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools
Here, you will find a curated list of external links that provide in-depth
information, practical solutions, and valuable tools related to
CVE-2020-27351.
| URL | Resource |
|---|---|
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193 | Broken Link |
| https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193 | Broken Link |
| https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1 | Vendor Advisory |
| https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809 | Vendor Advisory |
CWE - Common Weakness Enumeration
While CVE identifies
specific instances of vulnerabilities, CWE categorizes the common flaws or
weaknesses that can lead to vulnerabilities. CVE-2020-27351 is
associated with the following CWEs:
Common Attack Pattern Enumeration and Classification (CAPEC)
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(CAPEC)
stores attack patterns, which are descriptions of the common attributes and
approaches employed by adversaries to exploit the CVE-2020-27351
weaknesses.
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The following table lists the changes that have been made to the
CVE-2020-27351 vulnerability over time.
Vulnerability history details can be useful for understanding the evolution of a vulnerability, and for identifying the most recent changes that may impact the vulnerability's severity, exploitability, or other characteristics.
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CVE Modified by af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Nov. 21, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193 Added Reference https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1 Added Reference https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809 -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
May. 14, 2024
Action Type Old Value New Value -
Initial Analysis by [email protected]
Dec. 14, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added CVSS V2 NIST (AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P) Added CVSS V3.1 NIST AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L Changed Reference Type https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193 No Types Assigned https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193 Broken Link Changed Reference Type https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1 No Types Assigned https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1 Vendor Advisory Changed Reference Type https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809 No Types Assigned https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809 Vendor Advisory Added CWE NIST CWE-772 Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.1.0\~beta1 up to (excluding) 1.1.0\~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10 OR cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:16.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 1.6.5ubuntu0 up to (excluding) 1.6.5ubuntu0.4 OR cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:18.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.0.0ubuntu0 up to (excluding) 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 OR cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.04:*:*:*:lts:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions from (including) 2.1.3ubuntu1 up to (excluding) 2.1.30ubuntu1.1 OR cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu_linux:20.10:*:*:*:*:*:*:* Added CPE Configuration AND OR *cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* versions up to (excluding) 1.8.4.2 OR cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:10.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 10, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Added Reference https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809 [No Types Assigned] -
CVE Modified by [email protected]
Dec. 10, 2020
Action Type Old Value New Value Changed Description Various memory and file descriptor leaks were found in apt-python files python/arfile.cc, python/tag.cc, python/tarfile.cc, aka GHSL-2020-170. This issue affects: python-apt 1.1.0~beta1 versions prior to 1.1.0~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10; 1.6.5ubuntu0 versions prior to 1.6.5ubuntu0.4; 2.0.0ubuntu0 versions prior to 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2; 2.1.3ubuntu1 versions prior to 2.1.3ubuntu1.1; Various memory and file descriptor leaks were found in apt-python files python/arfile.cc, python/tag.cc, python/tarfile.cc, aka GHSL-2020-170. This issue affects: python-apt 1.1.0~beta1 versions prior to 1.1.0~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10; 1.6.5ubuntu0 versions prior to 1.6.5ubuntu0.4; 2.0.0ubuntu0 versions prior to 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2; 2.1.3ubuntu1 versions prior to 2.1.3ubuntu1.1;
Vulnerability Scoring Details
Base CVSS Score: 2.8
Base CVSS Score: 2.1
Exploit Prediction
EPSS is a daily estimate of the probability of exploitation activity being observed over the next 30 days.
0.06 }} 0.00%
score
0.19758
percentile