CVE-2020-16122

Packagekit's apt backend lets user install untrusted local packages

Description

PackageKit's apt backend mistakenly treated all local debs as trusted. The apt security model is based on repository trust and not on the contents of individual files. On sites with configured PolicyKit rules this may allow users to install malicious packages.

Categories

8.2
CVSS
Severity: High
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.08%
Third-Party Advisory launchpad.net
Affected: PackageKit packagekit
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/packagekit/+bug/1882098 third party advisory issue tracking

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16122?
CVE-2020-16122 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16122?
To fix CVE-2020-16122, 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-2020-16122 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16122 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-2020-16122?
CVE-2020-16122 affects PackageKit packagekit.
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