Dulwich: Symlink write-through in checkout(paths=[]) via raw os.open bypasses all symlink protections
High-risk advisory
Summary
Dulwich: Symlink write-through in checkout(paths=[]) via raw os.open bypasses all symlink protections
Why it matters
GitHub has published a reviewed security advisory for dulwich. Prioritize it with other application dependency updates.
Operator check
Check whether dulwich is present in application dependency manifests, lockfiles, or build images. Review the GitHub advisory and upgrade to a patched version where available.
Sources
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