SB20240109106 - Anolis OS update for python-pip

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SB20240109106 - Anolis OS update for python-pip

Published: January 9, 2024 Updated: March 28, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB20240109106
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Data manipulation

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 2 secuirty vulnerabilities.


1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2007-4559)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper validation of filenames in the tarfile module in Python. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted archive with symbolic links inside or filenames that contain directory traversal characters (e.g. "..") and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.


2) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2001-1267)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.

The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences. A remote attacker can trick the victim to open a specially crafted archive and overwrite arbitrary files on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References