CVE-2018-1000802
python2.7 - security update
9.8
CRITICAL
CVSS 3.1
EPSS 26.5%
Description
Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in shutil module (make_archive function) that can result in Denial of service, Information gain via injection of arbitrary files on the system or entire drive. This attack appear to be exploitable via Passage of unfiltered user input to the function. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1c9747e5649ace.
How to fix CVE-2018-1000802
To remediate CVE-2018-1000802, upgrade the affected package to a fixed version below.
- —upgrade to 2.7.15-5 or later
- —upgrade to 2.7.13-2+deb9u3 or later
Is CVE-2018-1000802 being exploited?
Moderate — EPSS is 26.5%. Track this CVE but it's not at the top of the prioritisation list.
Affected packages (2)
- from 0, < 2.7.15-5
- from 0, < 2.7.13-2+deb9u3
CVSS scores
| Source | Version | Severity | Vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| osv | CVSS 3.1 | CRITICAL9.8 | CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |