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