# CVE-2020-27349: aptdaemon: Aptdaemon performed policykit checks after interacting with potentially untrusted files with elevated privileges

CVE-2020-27349 is fixed in 7 products on 1 platform, first by aptdaemon 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5, released December 7, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-27349
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0029
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 7, 2020

## Description

Aptdaemon performed policykit checks after interacting with potentially untrusted files with elevated privileges. This affected versions prior to 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu34.1, 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3, 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5, 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu14.5.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | aptdaemon Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5 | [aptdaemon 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-aptdaemon-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu19.5.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | aptdaemon Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3 | [aptdaemon 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-aptdaemon-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu32.3.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | aptdaemon-data Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5 | [aptdaemon-data 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-aptdaemon-data-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu19.5.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | aptdaemon-data Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3 | [aptdaemon-data 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-aptdaemon-data-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu32.3.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | python-aptdaemon Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5 | [python-aptdaemon 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-aptdaemon-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu19.5.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | python-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5 | [python-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu19.5.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-aptdaemon Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5 | [python3-aptdaemon 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python3-aptdaemon-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu19.5.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-aptdaemon Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3 | [python3-aptdaemon 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python3-aptdaemon-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu32.3.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5 | [python3-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python3-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu19.5.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3 | [python3-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python3-aptdaemon.gtk3widgets-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu32.3.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-aptdaemon.test Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5 | [python3-aptdaemon.test 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu19.5](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python3-aptdaemon.test-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu19.5.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-aptdaemon.test Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3 | [python3-aptdaemon.test 1.1.1+bzr982-0ubuntu32.3](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python3-aptdaemon.test-1.1.1-bzr982-0ubuntu32.3.md) | Dec 7, 2020 |

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