critical9.8
CVE-2020-15801
In Python 3.8.4, sys.path restrictions specified in a python38._pth file are ignored, allowing code to be loaded from arbitrary locations.
Impact
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.
Affected products
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | from 3.7.0 before 3.7.9 from 3.8.0 before 3.8.5 |
| Netapp | Max Data | All versions |