CVE-2020-8315
First published: Tue Jan 28 2020(Updated: )
In Python (CPython) 3.6 through 3.6.10, 3.7 through 3.7.6, and 3.8 through 3.8.1, an insecure dependency load upon launch on Windows 7 may result in an attacker's copy of api-ms-win-core-path-l1-1-0.dll being loaded and used instead of the system's copy. Windows 8 and later are unaffected.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Python Python | >=3.6.0<=3.6.10 | |
| Python Python | >=3.7.0<=3.7.6 | |
| Python Python | >=3.8.0<=3.8.1 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this security issue in Python?
The vulnerability ID of this security issue in Python is CVE-2020-8315.
What is the severity rating of CVE-2020-8315?
CVE-2020-8315 has a severity rating of 9.8, which is considered critical.
Which versions of Python are affected by CVE-2020-8315?
Python versions 3.6 through 3.6.10, 3.7 through 3.7.6, and 3.8 through 3.8.1 are affected by CVE-2020-8315.
What is the impact of CVE-2020-8315?
CVE-2020-8315 allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the system.
How can I fix CVE-2020-8315?
To fix CVE-2020-8315, it is recommended to update to a patched version of Python.
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