QID 995370

Date Published: 2023-09-25

QID 995370: Python (Pip) Security Update for duplicity (GHSA-wxcw-rqxc-hj85)

The FTP backend for Duplicity before 0.4.9 sends the password as a command line argument when calling ncftp, which might allow local users to read the password by listing the process and its arguments.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Medium - 4.6 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-wxcw-rqxc-hj85 for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-wxcw-rqxc-hj85 - github.com/advisories/GHSA-wxcw-rqxc-hj85

CVEs related to QID 995370

CVE-2007-5201 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-wxcw-rqxc-hj85	duplicity		github.com/advisories/GHSA-wxcw-rqxc-hj85

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