Ubuntu update for ipython
| Risk | High |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2015-5607 CVE-2022-21699 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-352 CWE-269 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system ipython-notebook (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component ipython-notebook-common (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component ipython3-notebook (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python-ipython (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component ipython (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component ipython3 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python3-ipython (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Cross-site request forgery
EUVDB-ID: #VU38231
Risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber]
CVE-ID: CVE-2015-5607
CWE-ID:
CWE-352 - Cross-Site Request Forgery (CSRF)
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
Cross-site request forgery in the REST API in IPython 2 and 3.
MitigationUpdate the affected package ipython to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 20.04
ipython-notebook (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
ipython-notebook-common (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
ipython3-notebook (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
python-ipython (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
ipython (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
ipython3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
python3-ipython (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:14.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:18.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:20.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython-notebook_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython-notebook-common_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython3-notebook_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python-ipython_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python3-ipython_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5953-1
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) Improper Privilege Management
EUVDB-ID: #VU60245
Risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 5.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-21699
CWE-ID:
CWE-269 - Improper Privilege Management
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to improper privilege management when handling cross user temporary files. A local user can execute arbitrary code with privileges of another user.
MitigationUpdate the affected package ipython to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 20.04
ipython-notebook (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
ipython-notebook-common (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
ipython3-notebook (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
python-ipython (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
ipython (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
ipython3 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
python3-ipython (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython-notebook_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython-notebook-common_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython3-notebook_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python-ipython_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ipython3_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python3-ipython_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-5953-1
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.
