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- USN-4668-1
9/12/2020
USN-4668-1: python-apt vulnerability
First published: Wed Dec 09 2020(Updated: )
Kevin Backhouse discovered that python-apt incorrectly handled resources. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause python-apt to consume resources, leading to a denial of service.
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-apt | <2.1.3ubuntu1.1 | 2.1.3ubuntu1.1 |
| =20.10 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-apt | <2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 | 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 |
| =20.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-apt | <2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 | 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 |
| =20.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-apt | <1.6.5ubuntu0.4 | 1.6.5ubuntu0.4 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-apt | <1.6.5ubuntu0.4 | 1.6.5ubuntu0.4 |
| =18.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python-apt | <1.1.0~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10 | 1.1.0~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10 |
| =16.04 | ||
| All of | ||
| ubuntu/python3-apt | <1.1.0~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10 | 1.1.0~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10 |
| =16.04 |
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Reference Links
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2020-27351
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4668-4
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-apt/2.1.3ubuntu1.1
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-apt/2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-apt/1.6.5ubuntu0.4
- https://launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/python-apt/1.1.0~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10
- https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4668-1 (Advisory)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this advisory?
The vulnerability ID of this advisory is USN-4668-1.
What is the title of this advisory?
The title of this advisory is USN-4668-1: python-apt vulnerability.
Who discovered the vulnerability?
The vulnerability was discovered by Kevin Backhouse.
What is the impact of the vulnerability?
The vulnerability can be exploited by a local attacker to cause a denial of service by consuming resources.
How do I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update to python-apt version 2.1.3ubuntu1.1 or later.
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