GLSA 201807-01: tqdm: Arbitrary code execution

Severity:normal
Title:tqdm: Arbitrary code execution
Date:07/18/2018
Bugs: #636384
ID:201807-01

Synopsis

A vulnerability in tqdm could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

Background

tqdm is a smart progress meter.

Affected packages

Package Vulnerable Unaffected Architecture(s)
dev-python/tqdm < 4.23.3 >= 4.23.3 All supported architectures

Description

A vulnerablility was discovered in tqdm._version that could allow a malicious git log within the current working directory.

Impact

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.

Resolution

All tqdm users should upgrade to the latest version:

      # emerge --sync
      # emerge --ask --oneshot --verbose ">=dev-python/tqdm-4.23.3"
    

References

Availability

This GLSA and any updates to it are available for viewing at the Gentoo Security Website: http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-201807-01.xml

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.

License

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