high
7
CWE
20 78 77
Advisory Published
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2023-24816: set_term_title command injection in ipython

First published: Fri Feb 10 2023(Updated: )

IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Versions prior to 8.1.0 are subject to a command injection vulnerability with very specific prerequisites. This vulnerability requires that the function `IPython.utils.terminal.set_term_title` be called on Windows in a Python environment where ctypes is not available. The dependency on `ctypes` in `IPython.utils._process_win32` prevents the vulnerable code from ever being reached in the ipython binary. However, as a library that could be used by another tool `set_term_title` could be called and hence introduce a vulnerability. Should an attacker get untrusted input to an instance of this function they would be able to inject shell commands as current process and limited to the scope of the current process. Users of ipython as a library are advised to upgrade. Users unable to upgrade should ensure that any calls to the `IPython.utils.terminal.set_term_title` function are done with trusted or filtered input.

Credit: security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com security-advisories@github.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Ipython Ipython<8.10.0
All of
Ipython Ipython<8.10.0
Microsoft Windows
pip/ipython<8.10.0
8.10.0
IBM Cognos Analytics<=12.0.0-12.0.3
IBM Cognos Analytics<=11.2.0-11.2.4 FP4

Remedy

https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/385d69325319a5972ee9b5983638e3617f21cb1f

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2023-24816?

    CVE-2023-24816 is a vulnerability that allows for command injection in the `set_term_title` function in IPython.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2023-24816?

    CVE-2023-24816 has a severity level of 7 (high).

  • How does CVE-2023-24816 affect IPython?

    Versions of IPython prior to 8.10.0 are affected by CVE-2023-24816.

  • How can I fix CVE-2023-24816?

    To fix CVE-2023-24816, upgrade to IPython version 8.10.0 or later.

  • Are there any references for CVE-2023-24816?

    Yes, you can find more information about CVE-2023-24816 in the following references: [Reference 1](https://github.com/ipython/ipython/security/advisories/GHSA-29gw-9793-fvw7), [Reference 2](https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/385d69325319a5972ee9b5983638e3617f21cb1f), [Reference 3](https://github.com/ipython/ipython/commit/991849c247fc208628879e7ca2923b3c218a5a75).

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