CVE-2017-2810
First published: Wed Jun 14 2017(Updated: )
An exploitable vulnerability exists in the Databook loading functionality of Tablib 0.11.4. A yaml loaded Databook can execute arbitrary python commands resulting in command execution. An attacker can insert python into loaded yaml to trigger this vulnerability.
Credit: talos-cna@cisco.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/tablib | <0.11.5 | 0.11.5 |
| Tablib | =0.11.4 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2810
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201811-18
- https://talosintelligence.com/vulnerability_reports/TALOS-2017-0307
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/99076
- https://github.com/jazzband/tablib/commit/69abfc3ada5d754cb152119c0b4777043657cb6e
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-gcr6-rf47-jrgf (Advisory)
- https://github.com/pypa/advisory-database/tree/main/vulns/tablib/PYSEC-2017-95.yaml
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2810?
CVE-2017-2810 is rated as high severity due to its ability to execute arbitrary python commands through a loaded yaml file.
How does CVE-2017-2810 allow for command execution?
CVE-2017-2810 allows command execution by allowing an attacker to insert malicious python code into the yaml data loaded into a Databook.
What software is affected by CVE-2017-2810?
CVE-2017-2810 specifically affects Tablib version 0.11.4.
How can I mitigate the risks associated with CVE-2017-2810?
To mitigate risks from CVE-2017-2810, avoid using Tablib version 0.11.4 and update to a patched version.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-2810?
Yes, a patch addressing CVE-2017-2810 is available in later versions of Tablib.
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