CVE-2024-9287: Virtual environment (venv) activation scripts don't quote paths
First published: Tue Oct 22 2024(Updated: )
A vulnerability has been found in the CPython `venv` module and CLI where path names provided when creating a virtual environment were not quoted properly, allowing the creator to inject commands into virtual environment "activation" scripts (ie "source venv/bin/activate"). This means that attacker-controlled virtual environments are able to run commands when the virtual environment is activated. Virtual environments which are not created by an attacker or which aren't activated before being used (ie "./venv/bin/python") are not affected.
Credit: cna@python.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/python2.7 | 2.7.18-8+deb11u1 | |
| debian/python3.11 | <=3.11.2-6+deb12u4<=3.11.2-6+deb12u3 | |
| debian/python3.12 | <=3.12.7-3 | |
| debian/python3.13 | <=3.13.0-2 | |
| debian/python3.9 | <=3.9.2-1 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Service Proxy for Kubernetes | >=1.7.0<=1.9.2 | |
| F5 BIG-IP Next Cloud-Native Network Functions | >=1.1.0<=1.4.0 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | <3.9.21 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | >=3.10.0<3.10.16 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | >=3.11.0<3.11.11 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | >=3.12.0<3.12.8 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | >=3.13.0<3.13.1 | |
| Python Babel Localedata | =3.14.0-alpha1 |
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Reference Links
- https://mail.python.org/archives/list/security-announce@python.org/thread/RSPJ2B5JL22FG3TKUJ7D7DQ4N5JRRBZL/
- https://github.com/python/cpython/pull/124712
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/e52095a0c1005a87eed2276af7a1f2f66e2b6483
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/8450b2482586857d689b6658f08de9c8179af7db
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/ae961ae94bf19c8f8c7fbea3d1c25cc55ce8ae97
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/633555735a023d3e4d92ba31da35b1205f9ecbd7
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2024-9287
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2024-9287
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2024-9287
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2024-9287
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2024-9287
- https://github.com/python/cpython/issues/124651
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/9286ab3a107ea41bd3f3c3682ce2512692bdded8
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10779
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10978
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10979
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10980
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:10983
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:11024
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:11035
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2024:11111
- https://access.redhat.com/errata/RHSA-2025:0280
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=2321440
- https://github.com/python/cpython/commit/d48cc82ed25e26b02eb97c6263d95dcaa1e9111b
- https://my.f5.com/manage/s/article/K000149756
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2024-9287?
CVE-2024-9287 has been classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for command injection.
How do I fix CVE-2024-9287?
To remediate CVE-2024-9287, update to the latest version of Python that addresses this vulnerability.
Which versions of Python are affected by CVE-2024-9287?
CVE-2024-9287 affects multiple versions of Python including versions prior to 3.10.17, 3.11.11, 3.12.8, and 3.13.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2024-9287?
CVE-2024-9287 is a command injection vulnerability due to improper quoting of path names in the CPython venv module.
How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2024-9287?
You can verify your vulnerability by checking the version of Python installed on your system and comparing it to the affected versions of CVE-2024-9287.
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