Remote code execution in psutil module for Python
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | NO |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-18874 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-415 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
psutil Universal components / Libraries / Libraries used by multiple products |
| Vendor | Giampaolo Rodolà |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Double Free
EUVDB-ID: #VU22848
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 9 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:U/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18874
CWE-ID:
CWE-415 - Double Free
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists because of refcount mishandling within a "while" or "for" loop that converts system data into a Python object. A remote attacker can trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationCybersecurity Help is currently unaware of any official solution to address this vulnerability.
Vulnerable software versionspsutil: 0.1.0 - 5.6.5
External linkshttp://github.com/giampaolo/psutil/pull/1616
http://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/11/msg00018.html
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.
