CVE-2018-1000117

Published Mar 7, 2018 CVSS 3.1 · 6.7 Medium EPSS 1.0% KEV · Not listed
Description
Python Software Foundation CPython version From 3.2 until 3.6.4 on Windows contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in os.symlink() function on Windows that can result in Arbitrary code execution, likely escalation of privilege. This attack appears to be exploitable via a python script that creates a symlink with an attacker controlled name or location. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 3.7.0 and 3.6.5.

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EUVD EUVD EUVD-2018-1844 Python Software Foundation CPython version From 3.2 until 3.6.4 on Windows contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in os.symlink() function on Windows that can result in Arbitrary code execution, likely escalation of privilege. This attack appears to be exploitable via a python script that creates a symlink with an attacker controlled name or location. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 3.7.0 and 3.6.5.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
mitre
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2024, 1:37 AM
Reserved
Mar 7, 2018, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Mar 7, 2018, 2:29 PM
Modified
Jun 17, 2026, 1:32 AM