USN-4961-1: pip vulnerability
Publication date
19 May 2021
Overview
pip could be made to install different git revisions.
Releases
Packages
- python-pip - Python package installer
Details
It was discovered that pip incorrectly handled unicode separators in git
references. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to install a
different revision on a repository.
It was discovered that pip incorrectly handled unicode separators in git
references. A remote attacker could possibly use this issue to install a
different revision on a repository.
Update instructions
In general, a standard system update will make all the necessary changes.
Learn more about how to get the fixes.The problem can be corrected by updating your system to the following package versions:
| Ubuntu Release | Package Version | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| 20.04 LTS focal | python3-pip – 20.0.2-5ubuntu1.5 | ||
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