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CVE-2018-1000117

6.7 · MEDIUM

Python Software Foundation CPython version From 3.2 until 3.6.4 on Windows contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in os.symlink() function on Windows that can result in Arbitrary code execution,…

Published Mar 7, 2018CWE-120EPSS 1.04%

Overview

CVE-2018-1000117 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

Technical description

Python Software Foundation CPython version From 3.2 until 3.6.4 on Windows contains a Buffer Overflow vulnerability in os.symlink() function on Windows that can result in Arbitrary code execution, likely escalation of privilege. This attack appears to be exploitable via a python script that creates a symlink with an attacker controlled name or location. This vulnerability appears to have been fixed in 3.7.0 and 3.6.5.

Remediation

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

References

Refbugs.python.org/issue33001GitHubgithub.com/python/cpython/pull/5989Refbugs.python.org/issue33001GitHubgithub.com/python/cpython/pull/5989

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Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2018-1000117?

CVE-2018-1000117 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on March 7, 2018 and has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7 (MEDIUM).

How severe is CVE-2018-1000117?

This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.1 base score of 6.7, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. Some level of privileges is required for exploitation.

How do I fix or remediate CVE-2018-1000117?

Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.

How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2018-1000117?

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