REDHAT-BUG-481560: Low severity hexchat vulnerability

Published Jan 26, 2009
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Updated

Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python module of xchat allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to an erroneous setting of sys.path by the PySysSetArgv function.

References (test case, PoC): http://www.nabble.com/Bug-484305%3A-bicyclerepair%3A-bike.vim-imports-untrusted-python-files-from-cwd-td18848099.html

Proposed patch: The Debian patch for similar dia's Python related issue, available at:

http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?msg=5;filename=pythonpath.diff;att=1;bug=504251

should be sufficient to resolve this issue.

Affected Software

2 affected components
Xchat xchat
Python Software Foundation Python

Event History

Jan 26, 2009
Data Sourced
via Red Hat·11:40 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of REDHAT-BUG-481560?

The severity of REDHAT-BUG-481560 is considered high due to the potential for arbitrary code execution by local users.

2

How do I fix REDHAT-BUG-481560?

To fix REDHAT-BUG-481560, ensure that your Python version and XChat are updated to the latest patches that address this vulnerability.

3

Who is affected by REDHAT-BUG-481560?

Local users running vulnerable versions of the XChat application and the Python module are affected by REDHAT-BUG-481560.

4

What causes the REDHAT-BUG-481560 vulnerability?

The REDHAT-BUG-481560 vulnerability is caused by an untrusted search path, allowing execution of malicious Python files through improper handling of sys.path.

5

Is there a known exploit for REDHAT-BUG-481560?

Yes, there are reported test cases and proof-of-concept exploits demonstrating the REDHAT-BUG-481560 vulnerability in the wild.

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