Input validation error in gooselinux python-docutils



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2009-5042
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 python-docutils
Other software / Other software solutions

Debian Linux
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor gooselinux
Debian

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU35134

Risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2009-5042

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

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

python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

python-docutils: 0.5-2

Debian Linux: 0.5-2 - 10.0

CPE2.3 External links

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-5042


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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