Ubuntu update for python-bottle

1) Security features bypass

EUVDB-ID: #VU63912

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 6.4 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2022-31799

CWE-ID: CWE-254 - Security Features

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to mishandling errors during early request binding. A remote attacker can exploit this vulnerability to launch further attacks on the system.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python-bottle to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 18.04 - 22.04

python3-bottle (Ubuntu package): before 0.12.19-1+deb11u1build0.22.04.1

python-bottle (Ubuntu package): before 0.12.13-1ubuntu0.2

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5532-1

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.