CVE-2020-16121

Public Exploit
PackageKit error messages leak presence and mimetype of files to unprivileged users

Description

PackageKit provided detailed error messages to unprivileged callers that exposed information about file presence and mimetype of files that the user would be unable to determine on its own.

Category

3.3
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.12%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net Third-Party Advisory eyecontrol.nl
Affected: PackageKit PackageKit
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://www.eyecontrol.nl/blog/the-story-of-3-cves-in-ubuntu-desktop.html third party advisory exploit
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/packagekit/+bug/1888887 issue tracking third party advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16121?
CVE-2020-16121 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16121?
To fix CVE-2020-16121, 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-2020-16121 being actively exploited in the wild?
It is possible that CVE-2020-16121 is being exploited or will be exploited in a near future based on public information. 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-2020-16121?
CVE-2020-16121 affects PackageKit PackageKit.
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