CVE-2009-5042 — CRITICAL (9.1)

Vulnerability Description

python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files

CVSS Score

9.1

CRITICAL

CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:N

Attack Vector

NETWORK

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

NONE

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

HIGH

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Python-Docutils Project	Python-Docutils	0.5-2
Debian	Debian Linux	8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-668

References

https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-5042Third Party Advisory
https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2009-5042Third Party Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2009-5042?

CVE-2009-5042 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 9.1 (CRITICAL). python-docutils allows insecure usage of temporary files

How severe is CVE-2009-5042?

CVE-2009-5042 has been rated CRITICAL with a CVSS base score of 9.1/10. This is considered a critical vulnerability requiring immediate attention.

Is there a patch for CVE-2009-5042?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python-Docutils Project Python-Docutils, Debian Debian Linux.