CVE-2015-7337: Input Validation
First published: Thu Sep 17 2015(Updated: )
A vulnerability in IPython allowing maliciously forged file to be opened for editing that could execute javascript code, specifically by being redirected to /files/ due to the mistakenly treating the file as plain text. Versions >= 3.0 and <= 3.2.1 of IPython are affected. Upstream patch: <a href="https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/0a8096adf165e2465550bd5893d7e352544e5967">https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/0a8096adf165e2465550bd5893d7e352544e5967</a> CVE request: <a href="http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/558">http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/558</a>
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/ipython | <=3.2.1 | 3.2.2 |
| pip/notebook | >=4.0.0<=4.0.4 | 4.0.5 |
| IPython | <=3.2.1 | |
| Jupyter Notebook | =4.0.0 | |
| Jupyter Notebook | =4.0.1 | |
| Jupyter Notebook | =4.0.2 | |
| Jupyter Notebook | =4.0.3 | |
| Jupyter Notebook | =4.0.4 |
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Reference Links
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2015-September/167670.html
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/558
- http://seclists.org/oss-sec/2015/q3/634
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=1264067
- https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/0a8096adf165e2465550bd5893d7e352544e5967
- https://github.com/jupyter/notebook/commit/9e63dd89b603dfbe3a7e774d8a962ee0fa30c0b5
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201512-02
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=1264068
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2015-7337
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-92mr-v722-f48m (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/ipython/PYSEC-2015-25.yaml
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/notebook/PYSEC-2015-27.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2015-7337?
CVE-2015-7337 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability that allows for the execution of JavaScript code through a maliciously forged file.
How do I fix CVE-2015-7337?
To fix CVE-2015-7337, upgrade your IPython to version 3.2.2 or later or your Jupyter Notebook to version 4.0.5 or later.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2015-7337?
CVE-2015-7337 affects IPython versions 3.0 through 3.2.1 and specific versions of Jupyter Notebook from 4.0.0 to 4.0.4.
Can CVE-2015-7337 be exploited without user interaction?
Yes, CVE-2015-7337 can be exploited without user interaction if a user opens a maliciously crafted file.
What type of attack is CVE-2015-7337 associated with?
CVE-2015-7337 is associated with file handling vulnerabilities that could lead to cross-site scripting (XSS) attacks.
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