CVE-2002-1119

N/A Unknown

Published: October 04, 2002 Modified: April 16, 2026

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.

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References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory

ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt

Source: cve@mitre.org

Broken Link Third 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 List Vendor 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

Patch Vendor 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

Patch Third Party Advisory VDB Entry Vendor Advisory

ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt