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CVE-2018-1000802 Detail

Description

Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in shutil module (make_archive function) that can result in Denial of service, Information gain via injection of arbitrary files on the system or entire drive. This attack appear to be exploitable via Passage of unfiltered user input to the function. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1c9747e5649ace.


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Hyperlink Resource
http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00040.html Mailing List  Third Party Advisory 
https://bugs.python.org/issue34540 Issue Tracking  Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/8985 Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/8985/commits/add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1c9747e5649ace Patch  Vendor Advisory 
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00030.html Mailing List  Third Party Advisory 
https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2018/09/msg00031.html Mailing List  Third Party Advisory 
https://mega.nz/#%21JUFiCC4R%21mq-jQ8ySFwIhX6WMDujaZuNBfttDVt7DETlfOIQE1ig
https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20230309-0002/
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3817-1/ Third Party Advisory 
https://usn.ubuntu.com/3817-2/ Third Party Advisory 
https://www.debian.org/security/2018/dsa-4306 Third Party Advisory 

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-ID CWE Name Source
CWE-77 Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') cwe source acceptance level NIST  

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Change History

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Quick Info

CVE Dictionary Entry:
CVE-2018-1000802
NVD Published Date:
09/18/2018
NVD Last Modified:
11/06/2023
Source:
MITRE