#VU39816 Input validation error in tqdm - CVE-2016-10075

Vulnerability identifier: #VU39816

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10075

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
tqdm
Other software / Other software solutions

Vendor: tqdm developers

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The tqdm._version module in tqdm versions 4.4.1 and 4.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repo with a malicious git log in the current working directory.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

tqdm: 4.4.1 - 4.10

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External links
https://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/28/8
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95143
https://github.com/tqdm/tqdm/issues/328
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201807-01

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.