PT-2002-1005 · Python+1 · Python+2

Published 2002-10-04 · Updated 2023-08-02 · CVE-2002-1119

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

4.6

Medium

Base vector

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

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Python versions prior to 2.2.1 idle package in Debian GNU/Linux (affected versions not specified)

Description The issue concerns a predictable temporary file name generation in the os. execvpe function from os.py in Python, potentially allowing local users to execute arbitrary code via a symlink attack. Additionally, multiple vulnerabilities in the idle package of Debian GNU/Linux may lead to breaches in confidentiality, integrity, and availability of protected information.

Recommendations For Python versions prior to 2.2.1: Update to a version later than 2.2.1 to resolve the issue. For idle package in Debian GNU/Linux: At the moment, there is no information about a newer version that contains a fix for this vulnerability.

Related Identifiers

BDU:2015-01348

CVE-2002-1119

DSA-159

Affected Products

Debian

Python

Idle

References · 15

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2002-1119 · Security Note
• ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt · Vendor Advisory
• http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000527 · Vendor Advisory
• http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2002-1119 · Security Note
• http://redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-048.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/5581 · Vendor Advisory
• http://debian.org/security/2002/dsa-159 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2015-01348 · Security Note
• http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-082.php · Vendor Advisory
• http://redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-202.html · Vendor Advisory
• http://iss.net/security_center/static/10009.php · Vendor Advisory
• http://debian.org/security/dsa-159 · Note
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2002-1119 · Note
• http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2 · Note