CVE-2020-15709

add-apt-repository print ASNI terminal codes

Description

Versions of add-apt-repository before 0.98.9.2, 0.96.24.32.14, 0.96.20.10, and 0.92.37.8ubuntu0.1~esm1, printed a PPA (personal package archive) description to the terminal as-is, which allowed PPA owners to provide ANSI terminal escapes to modify terminal contents in unexpected ways.

Category

5.5
CVSS
Severity: Medium
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: Canonical add-apt-repository
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://git.launchpad.net/software-properties/commit/add-apt-repository?id=97e2fe7d181e8711e0f5253d3b8db40426c17f1e third party advisory patch

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-15709?
CVE-2020-15709 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-15709?
To fix CVE-2020-15709, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2020-15709 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-15709 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2020-15709?
CVE-2020-15709 affects Canonical add-apt-repository.
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