CVE-2022-21699 (High) detected in ipython-7.13.0-py3-none-any.whl, ipython-7.15.0-py3-none-any.whl

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CVE-2022-21699 - High Severity Vulnerability

Vulnerable Libraries - ipython-7.13.0-py3-none-any.whl, ipython-7.15.0-py3-none-any.whl

ipython-7.13.0-py3-none-any.whl

IPython: Productive Interactive Computing

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/61/6f/69f1eec859ce48a86660529b166b6ea466f0f4ab98e4fc0807b835aa22c6/ipython-7.13.0-py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /examples/notebooks/tf_2_0/requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /examples/notebooks/tf_2_0/requirements.txt,/examples/notebooks/tf_2_0/requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ ipython-7.13.0-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)

ipython-7.15.0-py3-none-any.whl

IPython: Productive Interactive Computing

Library home page: https://files.pythonhosted.org/packages/aa/e8/47fda10c3ab103d9d4a667b40da9afd542c4e50aeb00c861b4eee5bb4e8f/ipython-7.15.0-py3-none-any.whl

Path to dependency file: /examples/notebooks/tf_2_2/requirements.txt

Path to vulnerable library: /examples/notebooks/tf_2_2/requirements.txt,/examples/notebooks/tf_2_2/requirements.txt

Dependency Hierarchy:

• ❌ ipython-7.15.0-py3-none-any.whl (Vulnerable Library)

Found in HEAD commit: 4e3aa8327ca6834d417f1c7de964019ba75cc2d1

Vulnerability Details

IPython (Interactive Python) is a command shell for interactive computing in multiple programming languages, originally developed for the Python programming language. Affected versions are subject to an arbitrary code execution vulnerability achieved by not properly managing cross user temporary files. This vulnerability allows one user to run code as another on the same machine. All users are advised to upgrade.

Publish Date: 2022-01-19

URL: CVE-2022-21699

CVSS 3 Score Details (8.8)

Base Score Metrics:

• Exploitability Metrics:
  • Attack Vector: Local
  • Attack Complexity: Low
  • Privileges Required: Low
  • User Interaction: None
  • Scope: Changed
• Impact Metrics:
  • Confidentiality Impact: High
  • Integrity Impact: High
  • Availability Impact: High

For more information on CVSS3 Scores, click here.

Suggested Fix

Type: Upgrade version

Origin: GHSA-pq7m-3gw7-gq5x

Release Date: 2022-01-19

Fix Resolution: ipython - 5.11,7.16.3,7.31.1,8.0.1