SB2019103121 - Input validation error in gooselinux python-docutils 



SB2019103121 - Input validation error in gooselinux python-docutils

Published: October 31, 2019 Updated: August 8, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2019103121
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2009-5042)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to read and manipulate data.

python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.