QID 997548

Date Published: 2024-02-28

QID 997548: Python (Pip) Security Update for suricata-update (GHSA-7c4h-w765-6pwg)

Suricata-Update uses the insecure yaml.load() function. Code will be executed if the yaml-file contains lines like:

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 Critical - 9.3 severity.
    • Solution
    Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-7c4h-w765-6pwg for updates and patch information.
    Vendor References

    CVEs related to QID 997548

    CVE-2018-1000167 |
    Software Advisories
    Advisory ID Software Component Link
    GHSA-7c4h-w765-6pwg suricata-update URL Logo github.com/advisories/GHSA-7c4h-w765-6pwg
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