Untrusted Search Path Vulnerability in Nautilus-Python by Red Hat
CVE-2009-0317

Currently unrated

Key Information:

Vendor

Gnome
Status
Nautilus-python
Vendor
CVE Published:
28 January 2009

What is CVE-2009-0317?

The untrusted search path vulnerability in Nautilus-Python allows local users to execute arbitrary code. This security flaw arises when a malicious Python file is executed from the current working directory, which can be facilitated by improper handling of the PySys_SetArgv function. As a result, attackers can leverage this vulnerability to execute unauthorized code in certain conditions, posing a significant risk to system integrity and security.

References

http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
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https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481570
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33442
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Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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