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;

Category

2.0
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 3.1 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory debian.org Vendor Advisory ubuntu.com
Affected: Canonical python-apt
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193 broken link
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1 vendor advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2020-27351?
CVE-2020-27351 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2020-27351?
To fix CVE-2020-27351, 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-2020-27351 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2020-27351 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-2020-27351?
CVE-2020-27351 affects Canonical python-apt.
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