CVE-2020-27351

Name: CVE-2020-27351
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2020-12-10T04:15:11.547+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

LOWCVSS 2.8/10EPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2020-27351 is a low-severity vulnerability rated 2.8/10 on the CVSS scale. 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;. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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;

Metrics

CVSS 3.1

2.8/10

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

EPSS Probability

0.39%

30.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Debian	Advanced Package Tool	>= 1.1.0\~beta1, < 1.1.0\~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.10
Debian	Advanced Package Tool	>= 1.6.5ubuntu0, < 1.6.5ubuntu0.4
Debian	Advanced Package Tool	>= 2.0.0ubuntu0, < 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2
Debian	Advanced Package Tool	>= 2.1.3ubuntu1, < 2.1.30ubuntu1.1
Debian	Advanced Package Tool	< 1.8.4.2

References

https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193Broken Link
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809Vendor Advisory
https://bugs.launchpad.net/bugs/1899193Broken Link
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4668-1Vendor Advisory
https://www.debian.org/security/2020/dsa-4809Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 10, 2020
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2020-27351?

How severe is CVE-2020-27351?

CVE-2020-27351 has a CVSS score of 2.8/10 (LOW severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27351?

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