QID 996780

Date Published: 2024-01-23

QID 996780: Python (Pip) Security Update for virtualenv (GHSA-3jhc-wjqf-5f2c)

virtualenv.py in virtualenv before 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a certain file in /tmp/.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability could lead to a security breach or could affect integrity, availability, and confidentiality.

CVSS V3 rated as Critical - 8.6 severity.

CVSS V2 rated as Low - 1.2 severity.

Solution

Refer to Github security advisory GHSA-3jhc-wjqf-5f2c for updates and patch information.

Vendor References

GHSA-3jhc-wjqf-5f2c - github.com/advisories/GHSA-3jhc-wjqf-5f2c

CVEs related to QID 996780

CVE-2011-4617 |

Software Advisories

Advisory ID	Software	Component	Link
GHSA-3jhc-wjqf-5f2c	virtualenv		github.com/advisories/GHSA-3jhc-wjqf-5f2c

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