CVE-2018-1000117
Medium
Description
Python Software Foundation CPython version From 3.2 until 3.6.4 on Windows contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in os.symlink() function on Windows that can result in Arbitrary code execution, likely escalation of privilege. This attack appears to be exploitable via a python script that creates a symlink with an attacker controlled name or location. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 3.7.0 and 3.6.5.
SeverityMedium
CVSS6.7
Exploit probability—
Product
Python
PublishedMar 7, 2018
First seenMar 7, 2018
How to fix
Update
- python python3.4.9, 3.5.6, 3.6.5 or later
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| python python | 3.2.0 ≤ v < 3.4.9, 3.5.0 ≤ v < 3.5.6, 3.6.0 ≤ v < 3.6.5, 3.7.0 | 3.4.9, 3.5.6, 3.6.5 |
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