VDB-97822 · CVE-2017-20052 · GCVE-100-97822

Python 2.7.13 pgAdmin4 uncontrolled search path

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Python 2.7.13 and classified as problematic. Affected is an unknown function of the component pgAdmin4. Executing a manipulation can lead to uncontrolled search path. This vulnerability is tracked as CVE-2017-20052. The attack can be launched remotely. Moreover, an exploit is present.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Python 2.7.13 (Programming Language Software). This vulnerability affects an unknown code of the component pgAdmin4. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uncontrolled search path vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-427. The product uses a fixed or controlled search path to find resources, but one or more locations in that path can be under the control of unintended actors. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was disclosed 02/28/2017 by Karn Ganeshen as Python + PostgreSQL pgAdmin4 – Insecure Library Loading Allows Code Execution as not defined mailinglist post (Full-Disclosure). The advisory is available at seclists.org. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-20052. Local access is required to approach this attack. A single authentication is needed for exploitation. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. This vulnerability is assigned to T1574 by the MITRE ATT&CK project.

A public exploit has been developed by Karn Ganeshen and been published immediately after the advisory. It is possible to download the exploit at seclists.org. It is declared as proof-of-concept.

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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Productinfo

Type

Programming Language Software

Name

Python

Version

2.7.13

License

open-source

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 4.6

VulDB Base Score: 5.0
VulDB Temp Score: 4.6
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Exploitinginfo

Class: Uncontrolled search path
CWE: CWE-427 / CWE-426
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
Author: Karn Ganeshen
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: no mitigation known
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Timelineinfo

02/28/2017 🔍
02/28/2017 +0 days 🔍
03/11/2017 +11 days 🔍
06/13/2022 +1920 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Advisory: Python + PostgreSQL pgAdmin4 – Insecure Library Loading Allows Code Execution
Researcher: Karn Ganeshen
Status: Not defined

CVE: CVE-2017-20052 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-20052
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-97822
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013

Entryinfo

Created: 03/11/2017 08:06
Updated: 06/13/2022 08:59
Changes: 03/11/2017 08:06 (42), 08/18/2020 18:11 (1), 06/13/2022 08:59 (14)
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