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CVE-2015-5652

UnknownEPSS 0.59%

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CVE-2015-5652 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Untrusted search path vulnerability in python.exe in Python through 3.5.0 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse readline.pyd file in the current working directory. NOTE: the vendor says "It was determined that this is a longtime behavior of Python that cannot really be altered at this point.". EPSS estimates a 0.59% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Untrusted search path vulnerability in python.exe in Python through 3.5.0 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse readline.pyd file in the current working directory. NOTE: the vendor says "It was determined that this is a longtime behavior of Python that cannot really be altered at this point."

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.59%

43.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
PythonPython<= 3.5.0

References

Timeline

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2015-5652?
Untrusted search path vulnerability in python.exe in Python through 3.5.0 on Windows allows local users to gain privileges via a Trojan horse readline.pyd file in the current working directory. NOTE: the vendor says "It was determined that this is a longtime behavior of Python that cannot really be altered at this point."
How severe is CVE-2015-5652?
Severity scoring for CVE-2015-5652 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.59% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2015-5652?
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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Source: NVD / NIST