PT-2019-13316 · Python · Python

Published 2019-07-08 · Updated 2024-08-05 · CVE-2019-13404

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Python versions prior to 2.7.17 Python versions 3.x prior to 3.5

Description The MSI installer for Python on Windows defaults to the C:Python27 directory, making it easier for local users to deploy Trojan horse code. The vendor's position is that it is the user's responsibility to ensure C:Python27 access control or choose a different directory, due to backwards compatibility requirements.

Recommendations For Python versions prior to 2.7.17, consider choosing a different directory during installation to minimize the risk of exploitation. For Python versions 3.x prior to 3.5, consider choosing a different directory during installation to minimize the risk of exploitation. As a temporary workaround, ensure proper access control for the C:Python27 directory to prevent unauthorized access.

Exploit

Fix

Files Accessible to External Parties

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-552

Related Identifiers

CVE-2019-13404

Affected Products

Python

References · 7

• 🔥❌ https://github.com/alidnf/CVE-2019-13404 · Exploit, Deleted
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2019-13404 · Security Note
• https://docs.python.org/2/faq/windows.html · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2019-13404 · Vendor Advisory
• https://t.me/cvenotify/89085 · Telegram Post
• https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2019-13404 · Note
• https://t.me/cvenotify/298 · Telegram Post