Vulnerability Description
virtualenv.py in virtualenv before 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a certain file in /tmp/.
CVSS Score
1.2
LOW
AV:L/AC:H/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Virtualenv | <= 1.4.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-January/071638.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-January/071643.ht
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/19/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/19/4
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/19/5
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47240Vendor Advisory
- https://bitbucket.org/ianb/virtualenv/changeset/8be37c509fe5
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-January/071638.ht
- http://lists.fedoraproject.org/pipermail/package-announce/2012-January/071643.ht
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/19/2
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/19/4
- http://openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2011/12/19/5
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47240Vendor Advisory
- https://bitbucket.org/ianb/virtualenv/changeset/8be37c509fe5
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4617?
CVE-2011-4617 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.2 (LOW). virtualenv.py in virtualenv before 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a certain file in /tmp/.
How severe is CVE-2011-4617?
CVE-2011-4617 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.2/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4617?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Virtualenv.