SB2024070556 - Fedora 39 update for yt-dlp



SB2024070556 - Fedora 39 update for yt-dlp

Published: July 5, 2024

Security Bulletin ID SB2024070556
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) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-38519)

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

The vulnerability exists due to software allows files with insecure extensions to be stored in the download folder. A remote attacker can trick the victim to download an executable file and execute it on the system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.