CVE-2002-1119

security flaw

Published Sep 1, 2004 CVSS 2.0 · 4.6 Medium EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
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.

Remediation

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Advisories

Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2002-1107 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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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Aug 8, 2024, 3:12 AM
Reserved
Sep 9, 2002, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 4, 2002, 4:00 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 9:58 PM
Severity
Public date
Aug 1, 2002, 12:00 AM