Unscored severity · published Oct 4, 2002
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
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CVSS
0.5%
EPSS
No
On KEV
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.
Exploitation
Is it being used?
Exploit prediction (EPSS)0.5% · higher than 42% of CVEs
Exploited in the wildNo evidence yet
CISA KEVNot listed
Ransomware campaign useNot known
Affected products
Which versions
PY
Python · Python
before 2.2.2 · source: NVD
References
NVD
https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1119
CVE.org
https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2002-1119
Third Party Advisory
http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000527
Mailing List
http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.html
Mailing List
http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2
Patch
http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-159
Vendor Advisory
http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10009.php
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