CVE-2020-15801

 

Published at: - 17-07-2020 05:15

Last modified: - 27-06-2022 06:19

Total changes: - 6

Description

In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations. The <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.

Common Vulnerability Scoring System (CVSS)

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

 

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Reference

• https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/21495
• https://bugs.python.org/issue41304
• https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200731-0003/

 

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