SB2023090102 - Ubuntu update for python-git 



SB2023090102 - Ubuntu update for python-git

Published: September 1, 2023

Security Bulletin ID SB2023090102
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40267)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to compromise the affected system.

The vulnerability exists due to insufficient validation of user-supplied input. A remote attacker can pass specially crafted input to the application and compromise the affected system.

Note, the vulnerability exists due to incomplete fix for CVE-2022-24439.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.