CVE-2020-27351: Various memory and file descriptor leaks in apt-python
First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@ubuntu.com security@ubuntu.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | >=1.1.0\~beta1<1.1.0\~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | >=1.6.5ubuntu0<1.6.5ubuntu0.4 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | >=2.0.0ubuntu0<2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =20.04 | |
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | >=2.1.3ubuntu1<2.1.30ubuntu1.1 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =20.10 | |
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | <1.8.4.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| All of | ||
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | >=1.1.0\~beta1<1.1.0\~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| All of | ||
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | >=1.6.5ubuntu0<1.6.5ubuntu0.4 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| All of | ||
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | >=2.0.0ubuntu0<2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =20.04 | |
| All of | ||
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | >=2.1.3ubuntu1<2.1.30ubuntu1.1 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =20.10 | |
| All of | ||
| Debian Advanced Package Tool | <1.8.4.2 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 | |
| debian/python-apt | 2.2.1 2.6.0 2.9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-27351
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-27351
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-27351
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-27351
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-27351
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2020-27351?
CVE-2020-27351 is a vulnerability in python-apt that allows for various memory and file descriptor leaks.
What is the severity of CVE-2020-27351?
CVE-2020-27351 has a severity of low with a severity value of 2.8.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2020-27351?
CVE-2020-27351 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; and 2.0.0ubuntu0 versions prior to 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2.
How can I fix CVE-2020-27351?
To fix CVE-2020-27351, you should upgrade to python-apt version 1.8.4.3, 2.2.1, or 2.6.0.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2020-27351?
You can find more information about CVE-2020-27351 at the following references: [1] [2] [3].
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