CVE-2020-16128

Name: CVE-2020-16128
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-09T04:15:11.86+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 3.8/10EPSS 0.34%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-16128 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 3.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.34% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

3.8/10

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:L/I:N/A:N

EPSS Probability

0.34%

25.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	16.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	18.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	20.04
Canonical	Ubuntu Linux	20.10

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/aptdaemon/+bug/1899513Broken Link
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4664-1Patch, Third Party Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/aptdaemon/+bug/1899513Broken Link
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4664-1Patch, Third Party Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 9, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-16128?

How severe is CVE-2020-16128?

CVE-2020-16128 has a CVSS score of 3.8/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.34% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-16128?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST