Ubuntu update for pyxdg
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 1 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2019-12761 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-91 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | Public exploit code for vulnerability #1 is available. |
| Vulnerable software Subscribe |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system python3-xdg (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python-xdg (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.
1) XML injection
EUVDB-ID: #VU51178
Risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID: CVE-2019-12761
CWE-ID:
CWE-91 - XML Injection
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing XML data in xdg/Menu.py before an eval call. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted XML data to the application and perform arbitrary actions on the system.
Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.
MitigationUpdate the affected package pyxdg to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 18.04
python3-xdg (Ubuntu package): before 0.25-4ubuntu1.1
python-xdg (Ubuntu package): before 0.25-4ubuntu1.1
External linkshttp://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-4700-1
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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.
