SB2020070501 - Insecure DLL loading in Python
Published: July 5, 2020 Updated: July 15, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2020070501
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Insecure DLL loading (CVE-ID: CVE-2020-15523)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise vulnerable system.
The vulnerability exists due to the "python3X.dll" may use an invalid search path for python3.dll loading (after Py_SetPath has been used). A remote attacker can place a specially crafted Trojan horse python3.dll file, trick the victim into opening a file, associated with the vulnerable application, and execute arbitrary code on victim's system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.