SB2018112702 - Gentoo update for Tablib



SB2018112702 - Gentoo update for Tablib

Published: November 27, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2018112702
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Command injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2810)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary commands on the target system.

The vulnerability exists in the Databook loading functionality of Tablib due to command injection flaw. A remote attacker can insert python into loaded yaml, inject python commands and execute arbitrary code.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full system compromise.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.