CVE-2002-1119 - CVE House
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Status published Medium CVE-2002-1119

os._execvpe from os.py in Python 2.2.1 and earlier creates temporary...

Vulnerability 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.

Impact Analysis

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Remediation

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Affected Vendor

Affected Software

python
Vulnerable Versions:
0

Timeline

Official Publish: September 1st, 2004
Last Modified: August 8th, 2024
Added to House: July 18th, 2026

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Weaknesses (CWE)

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MITRE ATT&CK TTPs

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