SB20240905115 - Ubuntu update for python-aiohttp
Published: September 5, 2024 Updated: November 29, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB20240905115
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Path traversal (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-23334)
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform directory traversal attacks.
The vulnerability exists due to input validation error when processing directory traversal sequences in aiohttp.web.static(follow_symlinks=True). A remote attacker can send a specially crafted HTTP request and read arbitrary files on the system.
Request examples:
For windows: /static/../D:\flag.txt Poc
For Linux: /static/../../../../etc/passwd
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.