Urgent security patch for python310-setuptools fixes critical CVE-2025-47273 vulnerability affecting SUSE Linux Enterprise & openSUSE Leap. Learn how to protect your systems from path traversal exploits with this high-priority update (CVSS 7.7).
High-Severity Vulnerability Patched in Python Setuptools
A critical security update has been released for python310-setuptools, addressing a high-risk vulnerability (CVE-2025-47273) affecting multiple SUSE Linux distributions. This flaw, rated 7.7 CVSS (Critical) by NVD and SUSE, could allow attackers to perform arbitrary file writes via path traversal in PackageIndex.download.
Affected Systems
The following SUSE Linux distributions require immediate patching:
openSUSE Leap 15.4 & 15.6
SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 15 SP4 (LTSS & SAP Editions)
SUSE Linux Enterprise High Performance Computing (HPC) 15 SP4
Why is this update critical?
Exploitable remotely (AV:N – Network Attack Vector)
No user interaction required (UI:N)
High impact on integrity (VI:H)
How to Apply the Security Patch
Recommended Update Methods
YaST Online Update (GUI method)
Zypper Patch (CLI method)
Patch Commands by Distribution
| Distribution | Installation Command |
|---|---|
| openSUSE Leap 15.4 | zypper in -t patch SUSE-2025-1709=1 |
| openSUSE Leap 15.6 | zypper in -t patch openSUSE-SLE-15.6-2025-1709=1 |
| SUSE Linux Enterprise HPC 15 SP4 | zypper in -t patch SUSE-SLE-Product-HPC-15-SP4-ESPOS-2025-1709=1 |
Post-Update Verification
Ensure your system runs:
python310-setuptools-67.6.1-150400.4.12.1
Technical Deep Dive: CVE-2025-47273 Exploit Analysis
Vulnerability Breakdown
Type: Path Traversal → Arbitrary File Write
CVSS 4.0 Score: 7.7 (SUSE/NVD)
Exploit Scenario: Malicious PyPI packages could overwrite system files.
Mitigation Strategies
Apply patches immediately.
Audit Python package sources.
Monitor for unusual file system changes.
FAQ: Python Setuptools Security Update
Q: Is this vulnerability actively exploited?
A: No known exploits yet, but the risk is high due to low attack complexity.
Q: Can this affect non-SUSE systems?
A: Only if using the vulnerable python310-setuptools version.
Q: What’s the business impact of delaying this update?
A: Potential data breaches, compliance violations, and system compromise.
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