ActivePython CVE-2012-5379 Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
BID:55884
Info
ActivePython CVE-2012-5379 Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 55884 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2012-5379 |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | Oct 11 2012 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Sep 09 2013 12:10AM |
| Credit: | High-Tech Bridge |
| Vulnerable: |
Activestate ActivePython 2.1 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
ActivePython CVE-2012-5379 Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
ActivePython is prone to an insecure file-permission.
A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges. This may aid in further attacks.
Versions ActivePython 2.7.2.5 and 3.2.2.3 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
ActivePython is prone to an insecure file-permission.
A local attacker can exploit this issue to execute arbitrary code with escalated privileges. This may aid in further attacks.
Versions ActivePython 2.7.2.5 and 3.2.2.3 are vulnerable; other versions may also be affected.
Exploit / POC
ActivePython CVE-2012-5379 Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
Attackers require local interactive access to exploit this issue.
The following exploit is available:
Attackers require local interactive access to exploit this issue.
The following exploit is available:
Solution / Fix
ActivePython CVE-2012-5379 Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
Solution:
Currently we are not aware of any vendor-supplied patches. If you feel we are in error or are aware of more recent information, please mail us at: [email protected].
References
ActivePython CVE-2012-5379 Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability
References:
References:
- ActivePython Homepage (Activestate)