CVE-2020-3810: Input Validation
First published: Fri May 15 2020(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: security@debian.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/apt | 2.2.4 2.6.1 2.9.23 2.9.25 | |
| Kali Linux package management (APT) | <2.1.2 | |
| Debian | =9.0 | |
| Debian | =10.0 | |
| Fedora | =32 | |
| Ubuntu | =12.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =14.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =16.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =18.04 | |
| Ubuntu | =19.10 | |
| Ubuntu | =20.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1878177
- https://github.com/Debian/apt/issues/111
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-security-announce/2020/msg00089.html
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce@lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U4PEH357MZM2SUGKETMEHMSGQS652QHH/
- https://salsa.debian.org/apt-team/apt/-/commit/dceb1e49e4b8e4dadaf056be34088b415939cda6
- https://tracker.debian.org/news/1144109/accepted-apt-212-source-into-unstable/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4359-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4359-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2020-3810
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/U4PEH357MZM2SUGKETMEHMSGQS652QHH/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2020-3810
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2020-3810
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2020-3810
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-3810
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2020-3810?
CVE-2020-3810 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2020-3810?
To fix CVE-2020-3810, upgrade APT to version 2.1.2 or later.
Which software is affected by CVE-2020-3810?
CVE-2020-3810 affects APT versions prior to 2.1.2 across multiple Debian and Ubuntu distributions.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2020-3810?
CVE-2020-3810 is a missing input validation vulnerability leading to potential denial of service.
Can CVE-2020-3810 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2020-3810 can be exploited remotely when processing specially crafted deb files.
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