------------------------------------------------------------------------- Debian LTS Advisory DLA-2399-1 debian-...@lists.debian.org https://www.debian.org/lts/security/ Roberto C. Sánchez October 07, 2020 https://wiki.debian.org/LTS -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Package : packagekit Version : 1.1.5-2+deb9u2 CVE ID : CVE-2020-16121 CVE-2020-16122 Two vulnerabilities have been discovered in packagekit, a package management service. CVE-2020-16121 Vaisha Bernard discovered that PackageKit incorrectly handled certain methods. A local attacker could use this issue to learn the MIME type of any file on the system. CVE-2020-16122 Sami Niemimäki discovered that PackageKit incorrectly handled local deb packages. A local user could possibly use this issue to install untrusted packages, contrary to expectations. For Debian 9 stretch, these problems have been fixed in version 1.1.5-2+deb9u2. We recommend that you upgrade your packagekit packages. For the detailed security status of packagekit please refer to its security tracker page at: https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/packagekit Further information about Debian LTS security advisories, how to apply these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be found at: https://wiki.debian.org/LTS
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