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Test ID:1.3.6.1.4.1.25623.1.0.844747
Category:Ubuntu Local Security Checks
Title:Ubuntu: Security Advisory (USN-4664-1)
Summary:The remote host is missing an update for the 'aptdaemon' package(s) announced via the USN-4664-1 advisory.
Description:Summary:
The remote host is missing an update for the 'aptdaemon' package(s) announced via the USN-4664-1 advisory.

Vulnerability Insight:
Kevin Backhouse discovered that Aptdaemon incorrectly handled certain
properties. A local attacker could use this issue to test for the presence
of local files. (CVE-2020-16128)

Kevin Backhouse discovered that Aptdaemon incorrectly handled permission
checks. A local attacker could possibly use this issue to cause a denial of
service. (CVE-2020-27349)

Affected Software/OS:
'aptdaemon' package(s) on Ubuntu 16.04, Ubuntu 18.04, Ubuntu 20.04, Ubuntu 20.10.

Solution:
Please install the updated package(s).

CVSS Score:
2.1

CVSS Vector:
AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P

Cross-Ref: Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-16128
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/aptdaemon/+bug/1899513
https://usn.ubuntu.com/usn/usn-4664-1
Common Vulnerability Exposure (CVE) ID: CVE-2020-27349
https://bugs.launchpad.net/ubuntu/+source/apt/+bug/1899193
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