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GLSA-201807-01 : tqdm: Arbitrary code execution

high Nessus Plugin ID 111143

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Synopsis

The remote Gentoo host is missing one or more security-related patches.

Description

The remote host is affected by the vulnerability described in GLSA-201807-01 (tqdm: Arbitrary code execution)

 A vulnerablility was discovered in tqdm._version that could allow a malicious git log within the current working directory.
 Impact :

 A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands by enticing a user to clone a crafted repo.
 Workaround :

 There is no known workaround at this time.

Solution

All tqdm users should upgrade to the latest version:
 # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose '>=dev-python/tqdm-4.23.3'

See Also

https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201807-01

Plugin Details

Severity: High

ID: 111143

File Name: gentoo_GLSA-201807-01.nasl

Version: 1.1

Type: local

Published: 7/18/2018

Updated: 7/18/2018

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 5.9

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.6

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

CVSS v3

Risk Factor: High

Base Score: 7.8

Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Vulnerability Information

CPE: p-cpe:/a:gentoo:linux:tqdm, cpe:/o:gentoo:linux

Required KB Items: Host/local_checks_enabled, Host/Gentoo/release, Host/Gentoo/qpkg-list

Patch Publication Date: 7/18/2018

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2016-10075

GLSA: 201807-01