#VU29956 Insecure DLL loading in Python - CVE-2020-15523
Published: July 15, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU29956
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15523
CWE-ID: CWE-427
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Python
Python
Software vendor:
Python.org
Python.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the "python3X.dll" may use an invalid search path for python3.dll loading (after Py_SetPath has been used). A remote attacker can place a specially crafted Trojan horse python3.dll file, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
Remediation
Install updates from vendor's website.