# CVE-2020-27351: python3-apt: Various memory and file descriptor leaks were found in apt-python files python/arfile.cc, python/tag.cc, python/tarfi...

CVE-2020-27351 is fixed in 3 products on 1 platform, first by python-apt 1.6.5ubuntu0.4, released December 8, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2020-27351
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.0040
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Dec 8, 2020

## 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;

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | python-apt Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.5ubuntu0.4 | [python-apt 1.6.5ubuntu0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-apt-1.6.5ubuntu0.4.md) | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Linux | python-apt Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 | [python-apt 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python-apt-2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2.md) | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Linux | python-apt-common Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.5ubuntu0.4 | [python-apt-common 1.6.5ubuntu0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python-apt-common-1.6.5ubuntu0.4.md) | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Linux | python-apt-common Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 | [python-apt-common 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python-apt-common-2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2.md) | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-apt Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 1.6.5ubuntu0.4 | [python3-apt 1.6.5ubuntu0.4](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python3-apt-1.6.5ubuntu0.4.md) | Dec 8, 2020 |
| Linux | python3-apt Ubuntu 20.04 LTS (focal) | 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2 | [python3-apt 2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-focal-python3-apt-2.0.0ubuntu0.20.04.2.md) | Dec 8, 2020 |

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