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CVE-2011-4617

UnknownEPSS 0.32%

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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

EPSS Probability
0.32%

24.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PythonVirtualenv<= 1.4.9
PythonVirtualenv0.8
PythonVirtualenv0.8.1
PythonVirtualenv0.8.2
PythonVirtualenv0.8.3
PythonVirtualenv0.8.4
PythonVirtualenv0.9
PythonVirtualenv0.9.1
PythonVirtualenv0.9.2
PythonVirtualenv1.0
PythonVirtualenv1.1
PythonVirtualenv1.1.1
PythonVirtualenv1.2
PythonVirtualenv1.3
PythonVirtualenv1.3.1
PythonVirtualenv1.3.2
PythonVirtualenv1.3.3
PythonVirtualenv1.3.4
PythonVirtualenv1.4
PythonVirtualenv1.4.1
PythonVirtualenv1.4.2
PythonVirtualenv1.4.3
PythonVirtualenv1.4.4
PythonVirtualenv1.4.5
PythonVirtualenv1.4.6
PythonVirtualenv1.4.7
PythonVirtualenv1.4.8

References

Timeline

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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.

Are you affected by CVE-2011-4617?

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Source: NVD / NIST