# CVE-2020-16121: gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0: PackageKit provided detailed error messages to unprivileged callers that exposed information about file presence and...

CVE-2020-16121 is fixed in 8 products on 1 platform, first by gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6, released September 23, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-16121
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Low)
- EPSS: 0.0047
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 23, 2020

## Description

PackageKit provided detailed error messages to unprivileged callers that exposed information about file presence and mimetype of files that the user would be unable to determine on its own.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6 | [gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0-1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1 | [gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gir1.2-packagekitglib-1.0-1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | gstreamer1.0-packagekit Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6 | [gstreamer1.0-packagekit 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-gstreamer1.0-packagekit-1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | gstreamer1.0-packagekit Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1 | [gstreamer1.0-packagekit 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-gstreamer1.0-packagekit-1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | libpackagekit-glib2-18 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6 | [libpackagekit-glib2-18 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpackagekit-glib2-18-1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | libpackagekit-glib2-18 Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1 | [libpackagekit-glib2-18 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-libpackagekit-glib2-18-1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6 | [packagekit 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-packagekit-1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1 | [packagekit 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-packagekit-1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit-command-not-found Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6 | [packagekit-command-not-found 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-packagekit-command-not-found-1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit-command-not-found Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1 | [packagekit-command-not-found 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-packagekit-command-not-found-1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit-docs Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6 | [packagekit-docs 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-packagekit-docs-1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit-docs Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1 | [packagekit-docs 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-packagekit-docs-1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit-gtk3-module Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6 | [packagekit-gtk3-module 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-packagekit-gtk3-module-1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit-gtk3-module Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1 | [packagekit-gtk3-module 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-packagekit-gtk3-module-1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit-tools Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6 | [packagekit-tools 1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-packagekit-tools-1.1.9-1ubuntu2.18.04.6.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |
| Linux | packagekit-tools Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1 | [packagekit-tools 1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-packagekit-tools-1.1.13-2ubuntu1.1.md) | Sep 23, 2020 |

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