CVE-2020-15801
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CVE-2020-15801 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations. The <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.. EPSS estimates a 3.10% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations. The <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | >= 3.7.0, < 3.7.9 |
| Python | Python | >= 3.8.0, < 3.8.5 |
| Netapp | Max Data | All versions |
References
- https://bugs.python.org/issue41304Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/21495Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200731-0003/Third Party Advisory
- https://bugs.python.org/issue41304Issue Tracking, Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/21495Patch, Vendor Advisory
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200731-0003/Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
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