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Plain-English summary
CVE-2018-3650 affects Intel Distribution for Python before 2018 Update 2. A bundled Bleach module did not sufficiently validate input, allowing an unprivileged local user to bypass URI sanitization. The public bundle does not provide CVSS severity, detailed impact, or active exploitation evidence.
Executive priority
Treat this as a targeted hygiene issue unless affected IDP installations support sensitive local workflows. Prioritize version inventory and upgrade confirmation, but do not escalate as actively exploited based on the provided evidence.
Technical view
The issue is an insufficient input validation flaw in the Bleach module shipped with Intel Distribution for Python versions prior to IDP 2018 Update 2. The described impact is bypass of URI sanitization through a local vector by an unprivileged user. No CWE, CVSS vector, or exploit details are provided.
Likely exposure
Exposure is most likely in systems that installed Intel Distribution for Python before 2018 Update 2 and use its bundled Bleach URI sanitization behavior. Standard Python installations or upstream Bleach are not identified as affected in the provided sources.
Exploitation context
The source bundle does not show CISA KEV listing or cited evidence of active exploitation. The description states a local vector and unprivileged user context, so remote exploitation should not be assumed from the available evidence.
Researcher notes
Evidence is sparse. The record names the affected product, version boundary, local vector, and sanitization-bypass class, but omits CVSS, CWE, exploit status, and detailed impact conditions. Avoid broad claims about upstream Bleach or remote exposure without additional vendor evidence.
Mitigation direction
- Inventory Intel Distribution for Python installations and identify versions before 2018 Update 2.
- Upgrade affected Intel Distribution for Python installations to 2018 Update 2 or later.
- Review Intel advisory INTEL-SA-00129 for vendor-specific remediation guidance.
- Where upgrade timing is uncertain, reduce reliance on affected URI sanitization paths.
Validation and detection
- Confirm whether Intel Distribution for Python is installed on managed systems.
- Record installed IDP version and compare against 2018 Update 2.
- Identify applications using the bundled Bleach module for URI sanitization.
- Check vulnerability management tools for CVE-2018-3650 detection coverage.
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- Known Exploited
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- Published
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Source materials
- CVE List V5 sourceCVE List V5
- https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/security-center/advisory/intel-sa-00129.htmlCVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
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