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;
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CVSS Vector Breakdown
Exploitability
AV:LAttack VectorLocal
AC:LAttack ComplexityLow
PR:HPrivileges RequiredHigh
UI:RUser InteractionRequired
Scope
S:UScopeUnchanged
Impact
C:NConfidentialityNone
I:NIntegrityNone
A:LAvailabilityLow
Weaknesses
Affected Products
ООО «РусБИТех-Астра»
commercial·RUaka rusbitech-astra
debian
oss-project·GBaka debian gnu/linux
Сообщество свободного программного обеспечения
oss-projectaka fsf
APT Development Team
oss-project
АО «НППКТ»
commercial·RU
АО «Концерн ВНИИНС»
commercial·RUaka ao konsern vniins
and 1 more affected products View all →
Exploitability
Official Patch Available
References
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193
bugs.launchpad.net
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1
usn.ubuntu.com
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809
debian.org
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