Ubuntu update for python-reportlab



Published: 2023-07-03
Risk High
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2023-33733
CWE-ID CWE-94
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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python3-reportlab (Ubuntu package)
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Vendor Canonical Ltd.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one high risk vulnerability.

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU77651

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33733

CWE-ID: CWE-94 - Improper Control of Generation of Code ('Code Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling PDF files. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted PDF file to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.


Mitigation

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

Vulnerable software versions

Ubuntu: 20.04 - 23.04

python3-reportlab (Ubuntu package): before 3.6.12-1ubuntu0.1

External links

http://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6196-1


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.



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