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4.6med

CVE-2002-1119

os._execvpe from os.py in Python 2.2.1 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable names, which could allow local users to execute…

Published 24 y ago · modified 4 mo ago · JSON

CVSS
4.6
v2.0 · NVD
CISA KEV
No
not known exploited
EPSS
0.5%
percentile 42%
Public exploits
0
none known

os._execvpe from os.py in Python 2.2.1 and earlier creates temporary files with predictable names, which could allow local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack.

Exploit prediction (EPSS)

0.49% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 42% of all scored CVEs.

CVSS scores

Assigned byVersionScoreVector
NVD2.04.6AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

References

  • linux-mandrake.com /en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-082.php · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_MANDRAKE, x_transferred
  • distro.conectiva.com.br /atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000527 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_CONECTIVA, x_transferred
  • redhat.com /support/errata/RHSA-2003-048.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • marc.info /?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2 · mailing-list, x_refsource_BUGTRAQ, x_transferred
  • redhat.com /support/errata/RHSA-2002-202.html · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_REDHAT, x_transferred
  • debian.org /security/2002/dsa-159 · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_DEBIAN, x_transferred
  • securityfocus.com /bid/5581 · vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID, x_transferred
  • mail.python.org /pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.html · x_refsource_MISC, x_transferred
  • iss.net /security_center/static/10009.php · vdb-entry, x_refsource_XF, x_transferred

Sources

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