QID 997545

Date Published: 2024-02-28

QID 997545: Python (Pip) Security Update for bsdiff4 (GHSA-f8m3-jpxr-hm5x)

A buffer overflow in the patching routine of bsdiff4 before 1.2.0 allows an attacker to write to heap memory (beyond allocated bounds) via a crafted patch file.

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

CVSS V3 rated as High - 7.8 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as High - 6.8 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-f8m3-jpxr-hm5x for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-f8m3-jpxr-hm5x - github.com/advisories/GHSA-f8m3-jpxr-hm5x

CVEs related to QID 997545

CVE-2020-15904 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-f8m3-jpxr-hm5x	bsdiff4		github.com/advisories/GHSA-f8m3-jpxr-hm5x

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