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.

Exploit / POC

ActivePython CVE-2012-5379 Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

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].

References

ActivePython CVE-2012-5379 Insecure File Permissions Vulnerability

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