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HIGH · 8.2

CVE-2020-16122

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 PolicyK...

Vulnerability 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.

CVSS Score

8.2

HIGH

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Attack Vector
LOCAL
Attack Complexity
LOW
Privileges Required
LOW
User Interaction
REQUIRED
Scope
CHANGED
Confidentiality
HIGH
Integrity
HIGH
Availability
HIGH

Affected Products

VendorProductVersions
Packagekit ProjectPackagekit-
CanonicalUbuntu Linux16.04

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-269CWE-345

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2020-16122?

CVE-2020-16122 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.2 (HIGH). 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 PolicyK...

How severe is CVE-2020-16122?

CVE-2020-16122 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2020-16122?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Packagekit Project Packagekit, Canonical Ubuntu Linux.