QID 997549

Date Published: 2024-02-28

QID 997549: Python (Pip) Security Update for diffoscope (GHSA-33w6-hvmq-gh4x)

diffoscope before 256 allows directory traversal via an embedded filename in a GPG file. Contents of any file, such as ../.ssh/id_rsa, may be disclosed to an attacker. This occurs because the value of the gpg --use-embedded-filenames option is trusted.

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 - 5.4 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-33w6-hvmq-gh4x for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-33w6-hvmq-gh4x - github.com/advisories/GHSA-33w6-hvmq-gh4x

CVEs related to QID 997549

CVE-2024-25711 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-33w6-hvmq-gh4x	diffoscope		github.com/advisories/GHSA-33w6-hvmq-gh4x

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