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Gentoo: GLSA-202301-04 High Severity: Jupyter Core Arbitrary Execution

A vulnerability has been discovered in jupyter_core which could allow for the execution of code as another user.. - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Gentoo Linux Security Advisory GLSA 202301-04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - https://security.gentoo.org/ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Severity: High Title: jupyter_core: Arbitrary Code Execution Date: January 11, 2023 Bugs: #878497 ID: 202301-04 - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Synopsis ======= A vulnerability has been discovered in jupyter_core which could allow for the execution of code as another user. Background ========= jupyter_core contains core Jupyter functionality. Affected packages ================ ------------------------------------------------------------------- Package / Vulnerable / Unaffected ------------------------------------------------------------------- 1 dev-python/jupyter_core < 4.11.2 > = 4.11.2 Description ========== jupyter_core trusts files for execution in the current working directory without validating ownership of those files. Impact ===== By writing to a directory that is used a the current working directory for jupyter_core by another user, users can elevate privileges to those of another user. Workaround ========= There is no known workaround at this time. Resolution ========= All jupyter_core users should upgrade to the latest version: # emerge --sync # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose "> =dev-python/jupyter_core-4.11.2" References ========= [ 1 ] CVE-2022-39286 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2022-39286 Availability =========== This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/202301-04 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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or alternatively, you may file a bug at https://bugs.gentoo.org. License ====== Copyright 2023 Gentoo Foundation, Inc; referenced text belongs to its owner(s). The contents of this document are licensed under the Creative Commons - Attribution / Share Alike license. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.5/ . Gentoo GLSA 202301-05 highlights a critical vulnerability in jupyter_notebook that could enable unauthorized access and execution of code under a different user context.. gentoo linux advisory,jupyter core update,code execution risk,high severity fix,security measures. . LinuxSecurity.com Team

Jan 11, 2023 Gentoo