SB2012082803 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Python

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SB2012082803 - Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls in Python

Published: August 28, 2012 Updated: August 11, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2012082803
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Information disclosure

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls (CVE-ID: CVE-2011-4944)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.

Python 2.6 through 3.2 creates ~/.pypirc with world-readable permissions before changing them after data has been written, which introduces a race condition that allows local users to obtain a username and password by reading this file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.

References