# CVE-2018-1000802: idle-python2.7: Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Element...

CVE-2018-1000802 is fixed in 8 products on 1 platform, first by idle-python2.7 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1, released September 23, 2018. It is not reported as exploited. Patch Radar priority: Routine.

- Web page: https://patchblox.com/security/cve/CVE-2018-1000802
- Priority: Routine
- CVSS: n/a (Medium)
- EPSS: 0.2013
- CISA KEV: not listed
- Exploited (vendor report): no
- Publicly disclosed: no
- Published: Sep 17, 2018

## Description

Python Software Foundation Python (CPython) version 2.7 contains a CWE-77: Improper Neutralization of Special Elements used in a Command ('Command Injection') vulnerability in shutil module (make_archive function) that can result in Denial of service, Information gain via injection of arbitrary files on the system or entire drive. This attack appear to be exploitable via Passage of unfiltered user input to the function. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in after commit add531a1e55b0a739b0f42582f1c9747e5649ace.

## Where it's fixed

| Platform | Product | Fixed in | Fix | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linux | idle-python2.7 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 | [idle-python2.7 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-idle-python2.7-2.7.15-rc1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 23, 2018 |
| Linux | libpython2.7 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 | [libpython2.7 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpython2.7-2.7.15-rc1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 23, 2018 |
| Linux | libpython2.7-minimal Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 | [libpython2.7-minimal 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpython2.7-minimal-2.7.15-rc1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 23, 2018 |
| Linux | libpython2.7-stdlib Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 | [libpython2.7-stdlib 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpython2.7-stdlib-2.7.15-rc1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 23, 2018 |
| Linux | libpython2.7-testsuite Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 | [libpython2.7-testsuite 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-libpython2.7-testsuite-2.7.15-rc1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 23, 2018 |
| Linux | python2.7 Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 | [python2.7 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python2.7-2.7.15-rc1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 23, 2018 |
| Linux | python2.7-examples Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 | [python2.7-examples 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python2.7-examples-2.7.15-rc1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 23, 2018 |
| Linux | python2.7-minimal Ubuntu 18.04.6 LTS (bionic) | 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1 | [python2.7-minimal 2.7.15~rc1-1ubuntu0.1](https://patchblox.com/security/data/fix/linux/ubuntu-bionic-python2.7-minimal-2.7.15-rc1-1ubuntu0.1.md) | Sep 23, 2018 |

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