SB20231017130 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for python-reportlab



SB20231017130 - Red Hat Enterprise Linux 8.6 Extended Update Support update for python-reportlab

Published: October 17, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB20231017130
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) XML injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-19450)

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

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when processing XML data within the start_unichar() function in paraparser.py. A remote unauthenticated attacker can pass specially crafted XML data to the application and perform arbitrary actions on the system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.