Input validation error in tqdm



| Updated: 2020-08-08
Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2016-10075
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
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Vendor tqdm developers

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one low risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU39816

Risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 6.8 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-10075

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local authenticated user to execute arbitrary code.

The tqdm._version module in tqdm versions 4.4.1 and 4.10 allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a crafted repo with a malicious git log in the current working directory.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

tqdm: 4.4.1 - 4.10

CPE2.3 External links

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2016/12/28/8
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95143
http://github.com/tqdm/tqdm/issues/328
http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201807-01


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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