Arch Linux update for python-django

Published: 2020-09-11

Risk	Medium
Patch available	YES
Number of vulnerabilities	2
CVE-ID	CVE-2020-24583 CVE-2020-24584
CWE-ID	CWE-276
Exploitation vector	Network
Public exploit	N/A
Vulnerable software	Arch Linux Operating systems & Components / Operating system
Vendor	Arch Linux

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU46659

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 6.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2020-24583

CWE-ID: CWE-276 - Incorrect Default Permissions

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to incorrect default permissions for files and folders that are set by the application when "FILE_UPLOAD_DIRECTORY_PERMISSIONS" mode was not applied to intermediate-level directories created in the process of uploading files. A remote attacker can view contents of files and directories.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-django to version 3.1.1-1.

Vulnerable software versions

Arch Linux: All versions

CPE2.3

cpe:2.3:o:arch_linux:arch_linux:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

External links

https://security.archlinux.org/advisory/ASA-202009-4

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.

2) Incorrect default permissions

EUVDB-ID: #VU46660