#VU110183 Buffer overflow in Python - CVE-2018-1000117
Published: November 21, 2024 / Updated: June 3, 2025
Vulnerability identifier: #VU110183
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:H/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2018-1000117
CWE-ID: CWE-120
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 privileged user to execute arbitrary code.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.