CVE-2002-0131: Medium severity Activestate Activepython vulnerability

Published Mar 15, 2002

Updated

ActivePython ActiveX control for Python in the AXScript package, when used in Internet Explorer, does not prevent a script from reading files from the client's filesystem, which allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via a malicious web page containing Python script.

Affected Software

2 affected components

Activestate Activepython=2.1

Activestate Activepython

Event History

Mar 15, 2002

CVE Published

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Data Sourced

via MITRE·10:00 AM

Description

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2002-0131?

CVE-2002-0131 has a medium severity rating due to its potential for unauthorized file access.

How do I fix CVE-2002-0131?

To mitigate CVE-2002-0131, users should disable the ActivePython ActiveX control or apply any available patches from ActiveState.

What software is affected by CVE-2002-0131?

CVE-2002-0131 affects ActivePython versions 2.1 and potentially other versions within the ActivePython package.

Can CVE-2002-0131 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2002-0131 can be exploited remotely via malicious web pages containing Python scripts.

What kind of files can be accessed due to CVE-2002-0131?

Due to CVE-2002-0131, attackers can read arbitrary files from the client's filesystem.