CVE-2019-15796 describes a vulnerability in Python-apt versions 1.9.3ubuntu2 and earlier, affecting Canonical and Debian distributions of Python-apt and Ubuntu Linux. The flaw allows downloads from unsigned repositories due to a lack of signature verification in specific functions, enabling a remote attacker to potentially deliver malicious packages. Rated Medium (CVSS 4.7), this vulnerability requires user interaction and high attack complexity, with potential for limited confidentiality and integrity impact. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code, or significant community discussion, and it is not listed on the CISA KEV catalog.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
0.8.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ubuntu:python-apt:0.8.0:ubuntu9:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ubuntu:python-apt:0.8.1:ubuntu1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ubuntu:python-apt:0.8.3:ubuntu1:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ubuntu:python-apt:0.8.3:ubuntu2:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
0.8.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ubuntu:python-apt:0.8.3:ubuntu3:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N
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