Arbitrary Code Injection Affecting python3.12-setuptools package, versions <0:68.2.2-3.el9_4.1


Severity

Recommended
high

Based on AlmaLinux security rating.

Threat Intelligence

EPSS
0.23% (46th percentile)

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  • Snyk IDSNYK-ALMALINUX9-PYTHON312SETUPTOOLS-7774835
  • published21 Aug 2024
  • disclosed4 Sept 2024

Introduced: 21 Aug 2024

CVE-2024-6345  (opens in a new tab)
CWE-94  (opens in a new tab)

How to fix?

Upgrade AlmaLinux:9 python3.12-setuptools to version 0:68.2.2-3.el9_4.1 or higher.
This issue was patched in ALSA-2024:5533.

NVD Description

Note: Versions mentioned in the description apply only to the upstream python3.12-setuptools package and not the python3.12-setuptools package as distributed by AlmaLinux. See How to fix? for AlmaLinux:9 relevant fixed versions and status.

A vulnerability in the package_index module of pypa/setuptools versions up to 69.1.1 allows for remote code execution via its download functions. These functions, which are used to download packages from URLs provided by users or retrieved from package index servers, are susceptible to code injection. If these functions are exposed to user-controlled inputs, such as package URLs, they can execute arbitrary commands on the system. The issue is fixed in version 70.0.

CVSS Base Scores

version 3.1