IPython prior 8.0.1 Temporary Files unnecessary privileges

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in IPython. Affected is an unknown function of the component Temporary Files Handler. The manipulation leads to unnecessary privileges. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2022-21699. The attack can only be initiated within the local network. No exploit exists. It is recommended to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in IPython (Programming Language Software). It has been rated as critical. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Temporary Files Handler. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a unnecessary privileges vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-250. The product performs an operation at a privilege level that is higher than the minimum level required, which creates new weaknesses or amplifies the consequences of other weaknesses. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 01/20/2022 as GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5x. It is possible to read the advisory at github.com. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2022-21699 since 11/16/2021. It demands that the victim is doing some kind of user interaction. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available. The attack technique deployed by this issue is T1068 according to MITRE ATT&CK.

Upgrading to version 8.0.1 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch 46a51ed69cdf41b4333943d9ceeb945c4ede5668 is able to eliminate this problem. The bugfix is ready for download at github.com. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 7.3

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Class: Unnecessary privileges
CWE: CWE-250
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Local: Yes
Remote: Partially

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: IPython 8.0.1
Patch: 46a51ed69cdf41b4333943d9ceeb945c4ede5668

Timelineinfo

11/16/2021 🔍
01/20/2022 +65 days 🔍
01/20/2022 +0 days 🔍
01/26/2022 +6 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Product: github.com

Advisory: GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5x
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2022-21699 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2022-21699
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-191267

Entryinfo

Created: 01/20/2022 06:53
Updated: 01/26/2022 08:40
Changes: 01/20/2022 06:53 (51), 01/26/2022 08:40 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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