Gentoo GLSA-202104-02 Critical: Tqdm Arbitrary Code Execution Flaw
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July 18, 2018
A vulnerability in tqdm could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.
Summary
A vulnerablility was discovered in tqdm._version that could allow a malicious git log within the current working directory.
Topics Covered
Resolution
All tqdm users should upgrade to the latest version:
# emerge --sync
# emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-python/tqdm-4.23.3"
References
[ 1 ] CVE-2016-10075 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2016-10075
Availability
This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at
the Gentoo Security Website:
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201807-01
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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: tqdm: Arbitrary code execution
Date: July 18, 2018
Bugs: #636384
ID: 201807-01
Topics Covered
Background
tqdm is a smart progress meter.
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Affected Packages
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Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected
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1 dev-python/tqdm < 4.23.3 >= 4.23.3
Impact
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A remote attacker could execute arbitrary commands by enticing a user
to clone a crafted repo.
Workaround
There is no known workaround at this time.
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