CVE-2022-21699 is an arbitrary code execution vulnerability in IPython (Interactive Python) that affects various distributions including Debian and Fedora. It stems from improper management of cross-user temporary files, allowing one user to execute code as another on the same machine. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable locally with low complexity, leading to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is currently no evidence of active exploitation, public exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 5.10.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ipython:ipython:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 6.0.0, < 7.16.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ipython:ipython:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 7.17.0, < 7.31.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ipython:ipython:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
>= 8.0.0, < 8.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:ipython:ipython:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
9.0CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:debian:debian_linux:9.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.1
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H
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