How severe is CVE-2020-27351?

CVE-2020-27351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.

Is CVE-2020-27351 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2020-27351?

CVE-2020-27351 affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2020-27351?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2020-27351 published?

CVE-2020-27351 was published on 2020-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2020-27351

CVE-2020-27351 is a low-severity vulnerability in Debian Advanced Package Tool with a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-772.

Key facts

Severity: Low (CVSS 3.x base score 2.0)
CVSS v2: 2.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (31st percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-772
Affected product: Debian Advanced Package Tool
Published: 2020-12-10
Last modified: 2026-06-17

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;

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-27351?: 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;
How severe is CVE-2020-27351?: CVE-2020-27351 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 2.0, rated low severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires high privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity none, and availability low.
Is CVE-2020-27351 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (31st percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2020-27351?: CVE-2020-27351 affects Debian Advanced Package Tool. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2020-27351?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2020-27351 published?: CVE-2020-27351 was published on 2020-12-10 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:a:debian:advanced_package_tool:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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