CVE-2011-4617
UnknownEPSS 0.32%
Last modified
CVE-2011-4617 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. virtualenv.py in virtualenv before 1.5 allows local users to overwrite arbitrary files via a symlink attack on a certain file in /tmp/.. EPSS estimates a 0.32% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
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/.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Python | Virtualenv | <= 1.4.9 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 0.8 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 0.8.1 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 0.8.2 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 0.8.3 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 0.8.4 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 0.9 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 0.9.1 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 0.9.2 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.0 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.1 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.1.1 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.2 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.3 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.3.1 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.3.2 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.3.3 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.3.4 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.4 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.4.1 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.4.2 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.4.3 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.4.4 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.4.5 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.4.6 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.4.7 |
| Python | Virtualenv | 1.4.8 |
References
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47240Vendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/47240Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2011-4617?
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?
Severity scoring for CVE-2011-4617 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.32% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2011-4617?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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