openEuler update for python-reportlab

1) Code Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU77651

Risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33733

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

Exploit availability: Yes

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

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

openEuler: 20.03 LTS SP1 - 22.03 LTS SP2

python-reportlab-help: before 3.6.10-2

python-reportlab-debugsource: before 3.6.10-2

python3-reportlab: before 3.6.10-2

python-reportlab-debuginfo: before 3.6.10-2

python-reportlab: before 3.6.10-2

External links

http://www.openeuler.org/en/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2023-1456

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.