python 'os._get_masked_mode()' Function Local Race Condition Vulnerability

BID:66521

Info

python 'os._get_masked_mode()' Function Local Race Condition Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 66521
Class: Race Condition Error
CVE: CVE-2014-2667
Remote: No
Local: Yes
Published: Mar 28 2014 12:00AM
Updated: Apr 13 2015 09:20PM
Credit: Ryan Lortie
Vulnerable: S.u.S.E. openSUSE 12.3
Python Software Foundation Python 3.4
Python Software Foundation Python 3.3
Python Software Foundation Python 3.2
Not Vulnerable:

Discussion

python 'os._get_masked_mode()' Function Local Race Condition Vulnerability

python is prone to a local race-condition vulnerability.

Successful exploits will allow attackers to obtain sensitive information and perform unauthorized actions that may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

python 'os._get_masked_mode()' Function Local Race Condition Vulnerability

Attackers can use readily available tools to exploit this issue.

Solution / Fix

python 'os._get_masked_mode()' Function Local Race Condition Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

python 'os._get_masked_mode()' Function Local Race Condition Vulnerability

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