Debian python-rdflib-tools 4.2.2-1 CLI Tool code injection

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A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Debian python-rdflib-tools 4.2.2-1. The affected element is an unknown function of the component CLI Tool. The manipulation results in code injection. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2019-7653. The attack can be executed remotely. There is not any exploit available.

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A vulnerability was found in Debian python-rdflib-tools 4.2.2-1 (Programming Language Software). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown part of the component CLI Tool. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a code injection vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-94. The product constructs all or part of a code segment using externally-influenced input from an upstream component, but it does not neutralize or incorrectly neutralizes special elements that could modify the syntax or behavior of the intended code segment. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

The Debian python-rdflib-tools 4.2.2-1 package for RDFLib 4.2.2 has CLI tools that can load Python modules from the current working directory, allowing code injection, because "python -m" looks in this directory, as demonstrated by rdf2dot. This issue is specific to use of the debian/scripts directory.

The bug was discovered 02/08/2019. The weakness was released 02/09/2019 (Website). The advisory is available at lists.debian.org. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2019-7653 since 02/08/2019. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 07/09/2023). This vulnerability is assigned to T1059 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

The vulnerability was handled as a non-public zero-day exploit for at least 1 days. During that time the estimated underground price was around $5k-$25k. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 176644 (Debian Security Update for rdflib (DLA 1717-1)).

There is no information about possible countermeasures known. It may be suggested to replace the affected object with an alternative product.

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• Programming Language Software

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• Debian

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• python-rdflib-tools

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• 4.2.2-1

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• open-source

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• Vendor: https://www.debian.org/

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