OpenSUSE Linux update for python
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2017-1000158 CVE-2018-1000030 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-190 CWE-119 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
openSUSE Leap Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | SDB |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Integer overflow
EUVDB-ID: #VU9432
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-1000158
CWE-ID:
CWE-190 - Integer overflow
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to an integer overflow in the PyString_DecodeEscape function in stringobject.c. A remote attacker can trigger heap-based buffer overflow and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Update the affected packages.
openSUSE Leap: 42.3
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-05/msg00098.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
2) Memory corruption
EUVDB-ID: #VU10956
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 8.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000030
CWE-ID:
CWE-119 - Memory corruption
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote unauthenticated attacker to gain elevated privileges on the target system.
The weakness exists due to race condition. A remote attacker can trigger memory corruption and cause the service to crash or possibly execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on the target system.
Update the affected packages.
openSUSE Leap: 42.3
CPE2.3 External linkshttps://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2018-05/msg00098.html
Q & A
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.
