CVE-2002-1119
CVE-2002-1119 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Python with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.6)
- EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (39th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Affected product: Python
- Published:
- Last modified:
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.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2002-1119?
- 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.
- How severe is CVE-2002-1119?
- CVE-2002-1119 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.6, rated medium severity.
- Is CVE-2002-1119 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (39th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2002-1119?
- CVE-2002-1119 affects Python. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2002-1119?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2002-1119 published?
- CVE-2002-1119 was published on 2002-10-04 and last updated on 2026-06-16.
References
- ftp://ftp.caldera.com/pub/security/OpenLinux/CSSA-2002-045.0.txt
- http://distro.conectiva.com.br/atualizacoes/?id=a&anuncio=000527
- http://mail.python.org/pipermail/python-dev/2002-August/027229.html
- http://marc.info/?l=bugtraq&m=104333092200589&w=2
- http://www.debian.org/security/2002/dsa-159
- http://www.iss.net/security_center/static/10009.php
- 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://www.securityfocus.com/bid/5581
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:python:python:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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