#VU87185 UNIX symbolic link following in Python - CVE-2023-6597

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#VU87185 UNIX symbolic link following in Python - CVE-2023-6597

Published: March 7, 2024


Vulnerability identifier: #VU87185
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2023-6597
CWE-ID: CWE-61
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Python
Software vendor:
Python.org

Description

The vulnerability allows a local user to delete arbitrary files on the system.

The vulnerability exists due to a symlink following issue during cleanup when handling temporary files. A local user can create a specially crafted symbolic link to a critical file on the system and delete it.


Remediation

Install updates from vendor's website.

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