Input validation error in Python - CVE-2002-1119
Published: August 2, 2023 / Updated: June 3, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU110173
CSH Severity: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2002-1119
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Python
Python
Software vendor:
Python.org
Python.org
Description
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
External links
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-159
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5581
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10009.php
- http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000527
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-082.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-202.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-048.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2