SB2023070324 - Ubuntu update for python-reportlab
Published: July 3, 2023 Updated: August 16, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023070324
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) Code Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-33733)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling PDF files. A remote attacker can pass a specially crafted PDF file to the application and execute arbitrary code on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.