SB2023031526 - Ubuntu update for ipython

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SB2023031526 - Ubuntu update for ipython

Published: March 15, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023031526
CSH Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.


1) Cross-site request forgery (CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5607)

CWE-ID: CWE-352 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber


The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

Cross-site request forgery in the REST API in IPython 2 and 3.


2) Improper Privilege Management (CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21699)

CWE-ID: CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management

CVSSv4: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear


The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.

The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management when handling cross user temporary files. A local user can execute arbitrary code with privileges of another user.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References