CVE-2019-19450
First published: Wed Sep 20 2023(Updated: )
paraparser in ReportLab before 3.5.31 allows remote code execution because start_unichar in paraparser.py evaluates untrusted user input in a unichar element in a crafted XML document with '<unichar code="' followed by arbitrary Python code, a similar issue to CVE-2019-17626.
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| pip/reportlab | <3.5.31 | 3.5.31 |
| Reportlab Reportlab | <3.5.31 | |
| redhat/reportlab | <3.5.31 | 3.5.31 |
| Debian Debian Linux | =10.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-19450
- https://pastebin.com/5MicRrr4
- https://github.com/MrBitBucket/reportlab-mirror/blob/master/CHANGES.md#release-353115102019
- https://github.com/MrBitBucket/reportlab-mirror/blob/master/CHANGES.md
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2023/09/msg00037.html
- https://github.com/advisories/GHSA-pj98-2xf6-cff5 (Advisory)
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2019-17626
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=2240153
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5616
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5788
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5789
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5787
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5790
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2023:5786
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2239920
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CHMCB2GJQKFMGVO5RWHN222NQL5XYPHZ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HADPTB3SBU7IVRMDK7OL6WSQRU5AFWDZ/
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/CHMCB2GJQKFMGVO5RWHN222NQL5XYPHZ
- https://lists.fedoraproject.org/archives/list/package-announce%40lists.fedoraproject.org/message/HADPTB3SBU7IVRMDK7OL6WSQRU5AFWDZ
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2019-19450?
The severity of CVE-2019-19450 is critical with a severity score of 9.8.
How does CVE-2019-19450 allow remote code execution?
CVE-2019-19450 allows remote code execution through the evaluation of untrusted user input in a crafted XML document.
Which software versions are affected by CVE-2019-19450?
Versions up to and excluding 3.5.31 of ReportLab and Reportlab are affected by CVE-2019-19450.
How can I fix CVE-2019-19450?
To fix CVE-2019-19450, update ReportLab to version 3.5.31 or later.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2019-19450?
More information about CVE-2019-19450 can be found on the NIST National Vulnerability Database (NVD) page and the GitHub and Pastebin links provided.
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