CVE-2020-3810

5.5 MEDIUM 1% exploit odds Fix listed

What it is

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.

At a glance

Exploitability: Can be exploited locally on the machine without logging in, but needs a user to act. High risk of service disruption.
Exploit odds: 1.3% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Fix: A patch, advisory or fixed version is referenced. Upgrade or apply it.

Timeline

2020-05-15 14:15 UTC PublishedDisclosed publicly on CVE.org and NVD
2026-06-17 03:19 UTC Last updatedMost recent change to the record

Why it ranks here

Exploited in the wild: no, CISA does not list it.
Exploit odds: 1.3% in the next 30 days (EPSS).
Severity: 5.5 MEDIUM (CVSS).
Fix: a patch or advisory is linked.

Details

Published: 2020-05-15 14:15 UTC
Last modified: 2026-06-17 03:19 UTC
Exploit probability: 1.3% · EPSS, next 30 days
Weakness: CWE-20 · Improper input validation
Record status: Modified

Affected

Debian Apt < 2.1.2
Debian Linux 9.0
Debian Linux 10.0
Fedoraproject Fedora 32
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 12.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 14.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux 18.04

Attack profile CVSS 3.1 · 5.5

Attack vector: Local
Complexity: Low
Privileges needed: None
User interaction: Required
Scope: Unchanged
Confidentiality: None
Integrity: None
Availability: High

Raw vector

CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H

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Fix and advisories

References

NVD record · CVE.org record