Test ID:	1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.844306
Category:	Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:	Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-4247-2)
Summary:	The remote host is missing an update for the 'python-apt' package(s) announced via the USN-4247-2 advisory.
Description:	Summary: The remote host is missing an update for the 'python-apt' package(s) announced via the USN-4247-2 advisory. Vulnerability Insight: USN-4247-1 fixed vulnerabilities in python-apt. The updated packages caused a regression when attempting to upgrade to a new Ubuntu release. This update fixes the problem. We apologize for the inconvenience. Original advisory details: It was discovered that python-apt would still use MD5 hashes to validate certain downloaded packages. If a remote attacker were able to perform a machine-in-the-middle attack, this flaw could potentially be used to install altered packages. (CVE-2019-15795) It was discovered that python-apt could install packages from untrusted repositories, contrary to expectations. (CVE-2019-15796) Affected Software/OS: 'python-apt' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 19.04, Ubuntu 19.10. Solution: Please install the updated package(s). CVSS Score: 2.6 CVSS Vector: AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Cross-Ref:	Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2019-15795 Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2019-15796
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