SB2023080294 - Input validation error in Python
Published: August 2, 2023 Updated: June 3, 2025
Security Bulletin ID
SB2023080294
Severity
Low
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Local access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2002-1119)
The vulnerability allows a local user to read and manipulate data.
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
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-159
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5581
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10009.php
- http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.html
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000527
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt
- http://www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-082.php
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-202.html
- http://www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-048.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2