CVE-2019-9674
First published: Tue Feb 04 2020(Updated: )
Last updated 24 July 2024
Credit: cve@mitre.org cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python Python | <=3.7.2 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =12.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =14.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =18.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =20.04 | |
| Netapp Active Iq Unified Manager Vmware Vsphere | ||
| debian/python2.7 | <=2.7.18-8+deb11u1 |
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Reference Links
- https://bugs.python.org/issue36260
- https://bugs.python.org/issue36462
- https://github.com/python/cpython/blob/master/Lib/zipfile.py
- https://python-security.readthedocs.io/security.html#archives-and-zip-bomb
- https://www.python.org/news/security/
- https://security.netapp.com/advisory/ntap-20200221-0003/
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-03/msg00003.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-05/msg00041.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4428-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2019-9674
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/3ba51d587f6897a45301ce9126300c14fcd4eba2
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2019-9674
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-9674
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-9674
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2019-9674
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2019-9674?
CVE-2019-9674 is a vulnerability in Lib/zipfile.py in Python through 3.7.2 that allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a ZIP bomb.
What is the severity of CVE-2019-9674?
CVE-2019-9674 has a severity level of 7.5 (high).
Is Python 2.7 affected by CVE-2019-9674?
Yes, Python 2.7 is affected by CVE-2019-9674. The vulnerable versions are 2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.1 and 2.7.18-1~20.04.1.
Is Python 3.7 affected by CVE-2019-9674?
Yes, Python 3.7 is affected by CVE-2019-9674. The vulnerable versions are up to and including 3.7.2.
How can I fix CVE-2019-9674?
To fix CVE-2019-9674, you need to update Python to a version that has the security patches for this vulnerability. For Python 2.7, update to version 2.7.17-1~18.04ubuntu1.1 or 2.7.18-1~20.04.1. For Python 3.7, update to a version higher than 3.7.2.
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