CVE-2002-1119

Published: Oct 4, 2002Modified: Apr 16, 2026

4.6

Vector

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 6.4

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Python: Python

Python

1 product

Python

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Python Python	Before 2.2.2

References (20)

ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt (unsafe URL)

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken LinkThird Party Advisory

http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000527

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing ListVendor Advisory

http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2

Source: cve@mitre.org

Mailing List

http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-159

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchVendor Advisory

http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10009.php

Source: cve@mitre.org

Vendor Advisory

http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-082.php

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-202.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-048.html

Source: cve@mitre.org

Third Party Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5581

Source: cve@mitre.org

PatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory

ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt (unsafe URL)