USN-4247-2: python-apt Ubuntu

CVSS: UnknownPublished
Published 22-01-2020Last modified 22-04-2026
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Vulnerability summary

USN-4247-2 is a vulnerability in python-apt Ubuntu with no CVSS score yet.

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KEVNot listedIn no KEV catalog
RansomwareNone recordedNo known use recorded
Public exploits0No public exploits recorded

Timeline

  1. 22-01-2020
    PublishedVulnerability first disclosed.
  2. 22-04-2026
    Last modifiedVulnerability information updated.

Description

python-apt regression USN-4247-1 fixed vulnerabilities in python-apt. The updated packages caused a regression when attempting to upgrade to a new Ubuntu release. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: It was discovered that python-apt would still use MD5 hashes to validate certain downloaded packages. If a remote attacker were able to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could potentially be used to install altered packages. (CVE-2019-15795) It was discovered that python-apt could install packages from untrusted repositories, contrary to expectations. (CVE-2019-15796)

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Affected systems

Ubuntu1 product
  • python-apt< 1.1.0~beta1ubuntu0.16.04.8 | < 1.6.5ubuntu0.2

1 vendor · 1 product

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