CVE-2002-1119

Medium

Description

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.

SeverityMedium
CVSS4.6
Exploit probability—
ProductPython
PublishedOct 4, 2002
First seenOct 4, 2002

How to fix

Update
  • python python2.2.2 or later

Affected products

ProductAffected versionsFixed in
python pythonv < 2.2.22.2.2

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