CVE-2009-0314
First published: Wed Aug 06 2008(Updated: )
Untrusted search path vulnerability in the Python module in gedit allows local users to execute arbitrary code via a Trojan horse Python file in the current working directory, related to a vulnerability in the PySys_SetArgv function (CVE-2008-5983).
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| GNOME Libpeas | <0.5.3 | |
| Fedora | =9 |
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Reference Links
- http://bugzilla.gnome.org/show_bug.cgi?id=569214
- http://www.openwall.com/lists/oss-security/2009/01/26/2
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi?id=481556
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33769
- https://www.redhat.com/archives/fedora-package-announce/2009-January/msg01195.html
- http://secunia.com/advisories/33759
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/33445
- http://secunia.com/advisories/34522
- http://security.gentoo.org/glsa/glsa-200903-41.xml
- http://www.mandriva.com/security/advisories?name=MDVSA-2009:039
- https://exchange.xforce.ibmcloud.com/vulnerabilities/48271
- http://www.nabble.com/Bug-484305%3A-bicyclerepair%3A-bike.vim-imports-untrusted-python-files-from-cwd-td18848099.html
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=504352#4
- http://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?msg=5;filename=02_sanitize_sys.path.patch;att=1;bug=504352
- http://www.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=330022
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=330022&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=330031&action=diff
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/attachment.cgi?id=330031&action=edit
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=481556#c0
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2009-0314
- https://access.redhat.com/security/cve/CVE-2008-5983
- http://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2009-0314
- https://bugzilla.redhat.com/show_bug.cgi/show_bug.cgi?id=482814
- https://access.redhat.com/security/updates/classification/
- https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2009-0314 https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2009-0314
- https://access.redhat.com/hydra/rest/securitydata/cve/CVE-2009-0314.json
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2009-0314?
CVE-2009-0314 has a medium severity rating due to the potential for local users to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2009-0314?
To fix CVE-2009-0314, update the Gnome Libpeas software to version 0.5.3 or later.
What software is affected by CVE-2009-0314?
CVE-2009-0314 affects Gnome Libpeas versions prior to 0.5.3 and Fedora version 9.
What types of attacks can exploit CVE-2009-0314?
CVE-2009-0314 can be exploited through the execution of a Trojan horse Python file located in the current working directory.
Is CVE-2009-0314 applicable to remote users?
CVE-2009-0314 is primarily a local user vulnerability, meaning it cannot be exploited by remote users.
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