Python 3.7 and 1 other: In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to…
CVE-2020-15801 is fixed in 2 products on 1 platform, first by Python 3.8 3.8.5, released July 20, 2020. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Urgent.
In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations. The <executable-name>._pth file (e.g., the python._pth file) is not affected.
Where it's fixed
| Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|
| Windows apps | |||
| Python 3.7 | 3.7.9 | Python 3.7 3.7.9 | Aug 15, 2020 |
| Python 3.8 | 3.8.5 | Python 3.8 3.8.5 | Jul 20, 2020 |
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