Ubuntu update for python2.7
| Risk | Medium |
| Patch available | YES |
| Number of vulnerabilities | 2 |
| CVE-ID | CVE-2022-48564 CVE-2023-40217 |
| CWE-ID | CWE-400 CWE-319 |
| Exploitation vector | Network |
| Public exploit | N/A |
| Vulnerable software |
Ubuntu Operating systems & Components / Operating system python3.6 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python3.5 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component python2.7 (Ubuntu package) Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component |
| Vendor | Canonical Ltd. |
Security Bulletin
This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.
1) Resource exhaustion
EUVDB-ID: #VU82077
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:N/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2022-48564
CWE-ID:
CWE-400 - Resource exhaustion
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
The vulnerability occurs when processing malformed Apple Property List files in binary format. A remote attacker can trigger resource exhaustion and perform a denial of service (DoS) attack.
MitigationUpdate the affected package python2.7 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 18.04
python3.6 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
python3.5 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
python2.7 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:14.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:16.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:ubuntu:18.04:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python36_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python35_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python27_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6513-1
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) Cleartext transmission of sensitive information
EUVDB-ID: #VU80228
Risk: Medium
CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-40217
CWE-ID:
CWE-319 - Cleartext Transmission of Sensitive Information
Exploit availability: No
DescriptionThe vulnerability allows a remote attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
The vulnerability exists due to an error in ssl.SSLSocket implementation when handling TLS client authentication. A remote attacker can trick the application to send data unencrypted.
Update the affected package python2.7 to the latest version.
Vulnerable software versionsUbuntu: 14.04 - 18.04
python3.6 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro
python3.5 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
python2.7 (Ubuntu package): before Ubuntu Pro (Infra-only)
CPE2.3- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python36_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python35_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:canonical:python27_ubuntu_package:*:*:*:*:*:ubuntu:*:*
https://ubuntu.com/security/notices/USN-6513-1
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.
