A python-GitPython security update has been released for SUSE Linux Enterprise 15 SP5.

openSUSE-SU-2023:0259-1: moderate: Security update for python-GitPython

openSUSE Security Update: Security update for python-GitPython
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Announcement ID: openSUSE-SU-2023:0259-1
Rating: moderate
References: #1214810
Cross-References: CVE-2023-41040
CVSS scores:
CVE-2023-41040 (NVD) : 4 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L
CVE-2023-41040 (SUSE): 4 CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:L

Affected Products:
openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP5
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An update that fixes one vulnerability is now available.

Description:

This update for python-GitPython fixes the following issues:

- CVE-2023-41040: Fixed directory traversal attack vulnerability
(boo#1214810)

Patch Instructions:

To install this openSUSE Security Update use the SUSE recommended installation methods
like YaST online_update or "zypper patch".

Alternatively you can run the command listed for your product:

- openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP5:

zypper in -t patch openSUSE-2023-259=1

Package List:

- openSUSE Backports SLE-15-SP5 (noarch):

python3-GitPython-3.1.12.1610074031.f653af66-bp155.3.3.1

References:

https://www.suse.com/security/cve/CVE-2023-41040.html
https://bugzilla.suse.com/1214810