QID 981416

QID 981416: Python (pip) Security Update for python-gnupg (GHSA-2jc8-4r6g-282j)

The shell_quote function in python-gnupg 0.3.5 does not properly escape characters, which allows context-dependent attackers to execute arbitrary code via shell metacharacters in unspecified vectors, as demonstrated using "" (backslash) characters to form multi-command sequences, a different vulnerability than CVE-2014-1927. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2013-7323.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may affect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of the targeted user.

CVSS V3 rated as Medium - 4.2 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.6 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-2jc8-4r6g-282j for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-2jc8-4r6g-282j - github.com/advisories/GHSA-2jc8-4r6g-282j

CVEs related to QID 981416

CVE-2014-1928 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-2jc8-4r6g-282j	python-gnupg		github.com/advisories/GHSA-2jc8-4r6g-282j

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