Gentoo: GLSA 201512-02 Normal: IPython Code Execution Threat
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December 17, 2015
A vulnerability in IPython could result in execution of arbitrary JavaScript.
Summary
IPython does not properly check the MIME type of a file.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All IPython users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-python/ipython-3.2.1-r1"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2015-7337 http://nvd.nist.gov/nvd.cfm?cvename=CVE-2015-7337
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-02
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Concerns
Security is a primary focus of Gentoo Linux and ensuring the confidentiality and security of our users' machines is of utmost importance to us. Any security concerns should be addressed to security@gentoo.org or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org.
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Severity: Normal
Title: IPython: User-assisted execution of arbitrary code
Date: December 17, 2015
Bugs: #560708
ID: 201512-02
Topics Covered
Background
IPython is an advanced interactive shell for Python.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-python/ipython < 3.2.1-r1 >= 3.2.1-r1
Impact
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A remote attacker could entice a user to open a specially crafted text
file using IPython, possibly resulting in execution of arbitrary
JavaScript with the privileges of the process.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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