Vulnerability Details : CVE-2009-0314
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python module in gedit allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).
Vulnerability category: File inclusionExecute code
Products affected by CVE-2009-0314
- cpe:2.3:a:gnome:libpeas:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:fedoraproject:fedora:9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2009-0314
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-2009-0314
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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6.9
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MEDIUM | AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
3.4
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10.0
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2009-0314
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The product searches for critical resources using an externally-supplied search path that can point to resources that are not under the product's direct control.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2009-0314
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http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=569214
Bug 569214 – gedit: untrusted python modules search pathExploit;Issue Tracking;Patch;Vendor Advisory
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https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg01195.html
[SECURITY] Fedora 9 Update: gedit-2.22.3-3.fc9Third Party Advisory
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481556
481556 – (CVE-2009-0314) CVE-2009-0314 gedit: untrusted python modules search pathExploit;Issue Tracking;Patch;Third Party Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33445
Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48271
gEdit PySys_SetArgv() function privilege escalation CVE-2009-0314 Vulnerability ReportThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-41.xml
gedit: Untrusted search path (GLSA 200903-41) — Gentoo securityThird Party Advisory
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http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
oss-security - CVE request -- Python < 2.6 PySys_SetArgv issues (epiphany, csound, dia, eog, gedit, xchat, vim, nautilus-python, Gnumeric)Mailing List
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http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:039
MandrivaThird Party Advisory
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