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CVE-2018-1000802

9.8 · CRITICAL

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_a…

Published Sep 18, 2018CWE-77EPSS 20.13%

Overview

CVE-2018-1000802 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 18, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

Technical 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.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Reflists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00040.htmlRefbugs.python.org/issue34540GitHubgithub.com/python/cpython/pull/8985GitHubgithub.com/python/cpython/pull/8985/commits/add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1c9747e5649aceReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00030.htmlReflists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00031.htmlRefmega.nz/#%21JUFiCC4R%21mq-jQ8ySFwIhX6WMDujaZuNBfttDVt7DETlfOIQE1igRefsecurity.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230309-0002/Refusn.ubuntu.com/3817-1/Refusn.ubuntu.com/3817-2/

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000802?

CVE-2018-1000802 is a critical-severity vulnerability. It was published on September 18, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8 (CRITICAL).

How severe is CVE-2018-1000802?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 9.8, rated CRITICAL. It can be exploited remotely over the network. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1000802?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-1000802?

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