Out-of-bounds Read in Canonical Ubuntu_linux

CVE-2020-3810

Missing input validation in the ar/tar implementations of APT before version 2.1.2 could result in denial of service when processing specially crafted deb files.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

EPSS: 0.013 (66.8th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2020-3810?
CVE-2020-3810 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Canonical Ubuntu_linux, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2020-05-15.
How severe is CVE-2020-3810?
Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
Is CVE-2020-3810 known to be exploited?
2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.