Debian: DSA-4663-1: python-reportlab security update

It was discovered that python-reportlab, a Python library to create PDF documents, is prone to a code injection vulnerability while parsing a color attribute. An attacker can take advantage of this flaw to execute arbitrary code if a specially crafted document is processed.

- -------------------------------------------------------------------------
Debian Security Advisory DSA-4663-1                   This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
https://www.debian.org/security/                     Salvatore Bonaccorso
April 25, 2020                        https://www.debian.org/security/faq
- -------------------------------------------------------------------------

Package        : python-reportlab
CVE ID         : CVE-2019-17626
Debian Bug     : 942763

It was discovered that python-reportlab, a Python library to create PDF
documents, is prone to a code injection vulnerability while parsing a
color attribute. An attacker can take advantage of this flaw to execute
arbitrary code if a specially crafted document is processed.

For the oldstable distribution (stretch), this problem has been fixed
in version 3.3.0-2+deb9u1.

For the stable distribution (buster), this problem has been fixed in
version 3.5.13-1+deb10u1.

We recommend that you upgrade your python-reportlab packages.

For the detailed security status of python-reportlab please refer to its
security tracker page at:
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/python-reportlab

Further information about Debian Security Advisories, how to apply
these updates to your system and frequently asked questions can be
found at: https://www.debian.org/security/

Mailing list: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.