SUSE update for python36

1) Improper input validation

EUVDB-ID: #VU62512

Risk: Medium

CVSSv3.1: 5 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2021-3572

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to manipulate data.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation within the Policy (python-pip) component in Oracle Communications Cloud Native Core Policy. A remote authenticated user can exploit this vulnerability to manipulate data.

Mitigation

Update the affected package python36 to the latest version.

Vulnerable software versions

SUSE Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications: 12-SP5

SUSE Linux Enterprise Server: 12-SP5

libpython3_6m1_0-debuginfo-32bit: before 3.6.15-21.4

libpython3_6m1_0-32bit: before 3.6.15-21.4

python36-debugsource: before 3.6.15-21.5

python36-debuginfo: before 3.6.15-21.5

python36-base-debuginfo: before 3.6.15-21.4

python36-base: before 3.6.15-21.4

python36: before 3.6.15-21.5

libpython3_6m1_0-debuginfo: before 3.6.15-21.4

libpython3_6m1_0: before 3.6.15-21.4

python36-devel: before 3.6.15-21.4

CPE2.3

• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_software_development_kit:12-SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server_for_sap_applications:12-SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:
• cpe:2.3:o:suse:suse_linux_enterprise_server:12-SP5:*:*:*:*:*:*:

External links

http://www.suse.com/support/update/announcement/2022/suse-su-20221094-1/

Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

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