Unrated severityNVD Advisory· Published Oct 4, 2002· Updated Jun 16, 2026
CVE-2002-1119
CVE-2002-1119
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.
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Affected products
2cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*+ 1 more
- cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*range: <2.2.2
- (no CPE)range: <=2.2.1
Patches
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References
10- www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-159nvdPatchVendor Advisory
- www.securityfocus.com/bid/5581nvdPatchThird Party AdvisoryVDB EntryVendor Advisory
- ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txtnvdBroken LinkThird Party Advisory
- distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/nvdThird Party Advisory
- mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.htmlnvdMailing ListVendor Advisory
- www.iss.net/security_center/static/10009.phpnvdVendor Advisory
- www.linux-mandrake.com/en/security/2002/MDKSA-2002-082.phpnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2002-202.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- www.redhat.com/support/errata/RHSA-2003-048.htmlnvdThird Party Advisory
- marc.infonvdMailing List
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