SUSE update for python-numpy

1) NULL pointer dereference

EUVDB-ID: #VU61605

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 3.2 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-41495

CWE-ID: CWE-476 - NULL Pointer Dereference

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

The vulnerability exists due to a NULL pointer dereference error in numpy.sort in NumPy. A remote attacker can perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.

Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 12-SP5

python-numpy: before 1.8.0-5.14.1

python-numpy-devel: before 1.8.0-5.14.1

python-numpy-debugsource: before 1.8.0-5.14.1

python-numpy-debuginfo: before 1.8.0-5.14.1

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20222645-1/

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.