Vulnerability Details : 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 arbitrary code via a symlink attack.
Vulnerability category: Execute code
Products affected by CVE-2002-1119
- cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2002-1119
0.04%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 6 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2002-1119
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4.6
|
MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P |
3.9
|
6.4
|
NIST |
References for CVE-2002-1119
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-048.html
Third Party Advisory
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http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2
'[security@slackware.com: [slackware-security] New CVS packages available]' - MARCMailing List
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http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.html
Mailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5581
Patch;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-082.php
Third Party Advisory
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http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-159
Patch;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10009.php
Vendor Advisory
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http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-202.html
Third Party Advisory
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http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000527
Third Party Advisory
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ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt
Broken Link;Third Party Advisory
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