Red Hat OpenShift Container Platform 4.4 update for python-psutil
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-18874 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-415 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
python-psutil (Red Hat package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Red Hat Inc. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.
1) Double Free
EUVDB-ID: #VU22848
Risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/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.
MitigationInstall updates from vendor's website.
python-psutil (Red Hat package): before 5.6.6-1.el7ar
External linkshttp://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2020:2583
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.
