CVE-2022-21797
CRITICALCVSS 9.8/10EPSS 1.89%
Last modified
CVE-2022-21797 is a critical-severity vulnerability rated 9.8/10 on the CVSS scale. The package joblib from 0 and before 1.2.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution via the pre_dispatch flag in Parallel() class due to the eval() statement.. EPSS estimates a 1.89% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The package joblib from 0 and before 1.2.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution via the pre_dispatch flag in Parallel() class due to the eval() statement.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Joblib Project | Joblib | < 1.1.1 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 36 |
| Fedoraproject | Fedora | 37 |
| Debian | Debian Linux | 10.0 |
References
- https://github.com/joblib/joblib/commit/b90f10efeb670a2cc877fb88ebb3f2019189e059Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/joblib/joblib/issues/1128Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/joblib/joblib/pull/1321Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-JOBLIB-3027033Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/joblib/joblib/commit/b90f10efeb670a2cc877fb88ebb3f2019189e059Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/joblib/joblib/issues/1128Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory
- https://github.com/joblib/joblib/pull/1321Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2022/11/msg00020.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/03/msg00027.htmlMailing List, Third Party Advisory
- https://security.snyk.io/vuln/SNYK-PYTHON-JOBLIB-3027033Exploit, Issue Tracking, Patch, Third Party Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2022-21797?
The package joblib from 0 and before 1.2.0 are vulnerable to Arbitrary Code Execution via the pre_dispatch flag in Parallel() class due to the eval() statement.
How severe is CVE-2022-21797?
CVE-2022-21797 has a CVSS score of 9.8/10 (CRITICAL severity). The EPSS model estimates a 1.89% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2022-21797?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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