QID 981575

QID 981575: Python (pip) Security Update for psutil (GHSA-qfc5-mcwq-26q8)

psutil (aka python-psutil) through 5.6.5 can have a double free. This occurs because of refcount mishandling within a while or for loop that converts system data into a Python object.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.5 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 5 severity.

Solution

Customers are advised to refer to GHSA-qfc5-mcwq-26q8 for updates pertaining to this vulnerability.

Vendor References

GHSA-qfc5-mcwq-26q8 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-qfc5-mcwq-26q8

CVEs related to QID 981575

CVE-2019-18874 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-qfc5-mcwq-26q8	psutil		github.com/advisories/GHSA-qfc5-mcwq-26q8

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