Python virtualenvwrapper Module Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
BID:67186
Info
Python virtualenvwrapper Module Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
| Bugtraq ID: | 67186 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: | |
| Remote: | No |
| Local: | Yes |
| Published: | May 01 2014 12:00AM |
| Updated: | May 01 2014 12:00AM |
| Credit: | Simon Ruderich |
| Vulnerable: |
Doug Hellmann virtualenvwrapper 0 |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Python virtualenvwrapper Module Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Python virtualenvwrapper is prone to an insecure temporary file-creation vulnerability.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks, overwriting arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. Other attacks may also be possible.
Python virtualenvwrapper is prone to an insecure temporary file-creation vulnerability.
An attacker with local access could potentially exploit this issue to perform symbolic-link attacks, overwriting arbitrary files in the context of the affected application. Other attacks may also be possible.
Exploit / POC
Python virtualenvwrapper Module Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
An attacker uses readily available commands to exploit this issue.
An attacker uses readily available commands to exploit this issue.
Solution / Fix
Python virtualenvwrapper Module Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
References
Python virtualenvwrapper Module Insecure Temporary File Creation Vulnerability
References:
References:
- Debian Bug Report - virtualenvwrapper (Doug Hellmann)
- Python virtualenvwrapper Module Insecure Permissions Security Issue (Doug Hellmann)
- virtualenvwrapper Homepage (Python Software Foundation)