# CVE-2020-15709: software-properties-common: Versions of add-apt-repository before 0.98.9.2, 0.96.24.32.14, 0.96.20.10, and 0.92.37.8ubuntu0.1~esm1, printed a PPA...

CVE-2020-15709 is fixed in 5 products on 1 platform, first by python3-software-properties 0.96.24.32.14, released August 3, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-15709
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0033
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Aug 3, 2020

## Description

Versions of add-apt-repository before 0.98.9.2, 0.96.24.32.14, 0.96.20.10, and 0.92.37.8ubuntu0.1~esm1, printed a PPA (personal package archive) description to the terminal as-is, which allowed PPA owners to provide ANSI terminal escapes to modify terminal contents in unexpected ways.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python3-software-properties Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.96.24.32.14 | [python3-software-properties 0.96.24.32.14](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python3-software-properties-0.96.24.32.14.md) | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-software-properties Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.98.9.2 | [python3-software-properties 0.98.9.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python3-software-properties-0.98.9.2.md) | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Linux | software-properties-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.96.24.32.14 | [software-properties-common 0.96.24.32.14](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-software-properties-common-0.96.24.32.14.md) | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Linux | software-properties-common Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.98.9.2 | [software-properties-common 0.98.9.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-software-properties-common-0.98.9.2.md) | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Linux | software-properties-gtk Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.96.24.32.14 | [software-properties-gtk 0.96.24.32.14](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-software-properties-gtk-0.96.24.32.14.md) | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Linux | software-properties-gtk Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.98.9.2 | [software-properties-gtk 0.98.9.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-software-properties-gtk-0.98.9.2.md) | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Linux | software-properties-kde Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 0.96.24.32.14 | [software-properties-kde 0.96.24.32.14](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-software-properties-kde-0.96.24.32.14.md) | Aug 3, 2020 |
| Linux | software-properties-qt Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 0.98.9.2 | [software-properties-qt 0.98.9.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-software-properties-qt-0.98.9.2.md) | Aug 3, 2020 |

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