SB2024111977 - Ubuntu update for python3.10
Published: November 19, 2024
Security Bulletin ID
SB2024111977
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) OS Command Injection (CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9287)
The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.
The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the venv module when creating a virtual environment. A local user can pass specially crafted strings to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.