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.
Advisories
Source ID Title
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1519-1 python2.7 security update
Debian DLA Debian DLA DLA-1520-1 python3.4 security update
Debian DSA Debian DSA DSA-4306-1 python2.7 security update
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3817-1 Python vulnerabilities
Ubuntu USN Ubuntu USN USN-3817-2 Python vulnerabilities
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cve-icon MITRE

Status: PUBLISHED

Assigner: mitre

Published:

Updated: 2024-08-05T12:40:47.934Z

Reserved: 2018-08-30T00:00:00

Link: CVE-2018-1000802

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cve-icon NVD

Status : Modified

Published: 2018-09-18T17:29:00.880

Modified: 2024-11-21T03:40:23.150

Link: CVE-2018-1000802

cve-icon Redhat

Severity : Moderate

Publid Date: 2018-08-29T00:00:00Z

Links: CVE-2018-1000802 - Bugzilla

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