SB2020021606 - Fedora 31 update for python-psutil



SB2020021606 - Fedora 31 update for python-psutil

Published: February 16, 2020 Updated: April 25, 2025

Security Bulletin ID SB2020021606
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

High 100%
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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Double Free (CVE-ID: CVE-2019-18874)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists because of refcount mishandling within a "while" or "for" loop that converts system data into a Python object. A remote attacker can trigger double free error and execute arbitrary code on the target system.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in complete compromise of vulnerable system.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.