#VU60245 Improper Privilege Management in ipython - CVE-2022-21699 

CSH
CYBERSECURITY HELP
Sign In REGISTER
 
Main Vulnerability Database Vulnerabilities #VU60245

#VU60245 Improper Privilege Management in ipython - CVE-2022-21699

Published: February 2, 2022


Vulnerability identifier: #VU60245
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: 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
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
ipython
Software vendor:
ipython.org

Description

The 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.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

External links