Vulnerability Description
Python 2.6 through 3.2 creates ~/.pypirc with world-readable permissions before changing them after data has been written, which introduces a race condition that allows local users to obtain a username and password by reading this file.
CVSS Score
LOW
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Python | 2.6.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=650555
- http://bugs.python.org/file23824/pypirc-secure.diff
- http://bugs.python.org/issue13512
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html
- http://lists.opensuse.org/opensuse-security-announce/2020-01/msg00040.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/50858
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51024
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51040
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51087
- http://secunia.com/advisories/51089
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/27/10
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/27/2
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2012/03/27/5
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1592-1
- http://www.ubuntu.com/usn/USN-1596-1
FAQ
What is CVE-2011-4944?
CVE-2011-4944 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 1.9 (LOW). Python 2.6 through 3.2 creates ~/.pypirc with world-readable permissions before changing them after data has been written, which introduces a race condition that allows local users to obtain a usernam...
How severe is CVE-2011-4944?
CVE-2011-4944 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 1.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2011-4944?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Python Python.