CVE-2020-16128

Aptdaemon error messages disclosed file existence to unprivileged users via dbus properties

Description

The aptdaemon DBus interface disclosed file existence disclosure by setting Terminal/DebconfSocket properties, aka GHSL-2020-192 and GHSL-2020-196. This affected versions prior to 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu34.1, 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3, 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5, 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu14.5.

Category

3.8
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Third-Party Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: Canonical aptdaemon
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4664-1 third party advisory patch
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/aptdaemon/+bug/1899513 broken link

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-16128?
CVE-2020-16128 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-16128?
To fix CVE-2020-16128, 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-2020-16128 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-16128 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-2020-16128?
CVE-2020-16128 affects Canonical aptdaemon.
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