openEuler 24.03 LTS update for python-virtualenv



Risk Low
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 2
CVE-ID CVE-2024-53899
CVE-2024-9287
CWE-ID CWE-77
CWE-78
Exploitation vector Local
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 openEuler
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

python3-virtualenv
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

python-virtualenv
Operating systems & Components / Operating system package or component

Vendor openEuler

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains information about 2 vulnerabilities.

1) Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU101032

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-53899

CWE-ID: CWE-77 - Command injection

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation when handling magic templates strings in activation scripts. A local user can pass specially crafted value via an environment variable to the affected script and execute arbitrary OS commands on the system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

openEuler: 24.03 LTS

python3-virtualenv: before 20.26.6-1

python-virtualenv: before 20.26.6-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.openeuler.org/en/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2025-1241


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.

2) OS Command Injection

EUVDB-ID: #VU99357

Risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 5.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2024-9287

CWE-ID: CWE-78 - Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in an OS Command ('OS Command Injection')

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to escalate privileges on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to improper input validation in the venv module when creating a virtual environment. A local user can pass specially crafted strings to the application and execute arbitrary OS commands on the target system.

Mitigation

Install updates from vendor's repository.

Vulnerable software versions

openEuler: 24.03 LTS

python3-virtualenv: before 20.26.6-1

python-virtualenv: before 20.26.6-1

CPE2.3 External links

https://www.openeuler.org/en/security/security-bulletins/detail/?id=openEuler-SA-2025-1241


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.



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