PackageKit's apt backend mistakenly treated all local debs as trusted. The apt security model is based on repository trust and not on the contents of individual files. On sites with configured PolicyKit rules this may allow users to install malicious packages.
| Product | Vendor Advisory | Solution File | Added | Published |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Debian | — | Upgrade packagekit | Oct 9, 2020 | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Ubuntu | — | Upgrade packagekit | Sep 25, 2020 | Sep 24, 2020 |
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