CVE-2022-21699
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CVE-2022-21699 is a high-severity vulnerability rated 8.8/10 on the CVSS scale. IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Affected versions are subject to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability achieved by not properly managing cross user temporary files. EPSS estimates a 0.66% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Affected versions are subject to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability achieved by not properly managing cross user temporary files. This vulnerability allows one user to run code as another on the same machine. All users are advised to upgrade.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Ipython | Ipython | <= 5.10.0 |
| Ipython | Ipython | >= 6.0.0, < 7.16.3 |
| Ipython | Ipython | >= 7.17.0, < 7.31.1 |
| Ipython | Ipython | >= 8.0.0, < 8.0.1 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 9.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 11.0 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 34 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 35 |
References
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/46a51ed69cdf41b4333943d9ceeb945c4ede5668Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/security/advisories/GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5xExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://ipython.readthedocs.io/en/stable/whatsnew/version8.html#ipython-8-0-1-cve-2022-21699Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/46a51ed69cdf41b4333943d9ceeb945c4ede5668Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/security/advisories/GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5xExploit, Third Party Advisory
- https://ipython.readthedocs.io/en/stable/whatsnew/version8.html#ipython-8-0-1-cve-2022-21699Release Notes, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/01/msg00021.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
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- Status
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