CVE-2018-18603:360 Total Security 3.5.0.1033 allows a Sandbox Escape via an "import os" statement, followed by os.system("CMD") or os.system("PowerShell"), within a .py file.

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360 Total Security 3.5.0.1033 is affected by a security issue that allows a Sandbox Escape via specific commands executed within a .py file. The issue involves the use of an "import os" statement followed by potentially malicious commands like os.system("CMD") or os.system("PowerShell"). Although the vendor disputes categorizing this as a vulnerability, it is considered a security-related issue.

Overview

This CVE describes a security-related problem in 360 Total Security 3.5.0.1033 that enables a Sandbox Escape through the execution of certain commands within a Python file. The issue involves the use of the "import os" statement followed by potentially harmful commands like os.system("CMD") or os.system("PowerShell").

Remediation

As the vendor disputes categorizing this issue as a vulnerability, there may not be an official patch or fix provided. However, users and administrators are advised to exercise caution when running untrusted Python scripts or files within the 360 Total Security environment. It is recommended to review and validate the contents of Python files for any potentially malicious commands before execution.

References

  1. CVE-2018-18603: https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2018-18603
  2. Exploit Details: https://github.com/sandboxescape/360-3.5.0.1033-Sandbox-Escape-Exploit/

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